Whether tongue-in-cheek or not, Mark Twain knew a thing or two about how many of us think when he said, “I’ve lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.”

The truth is we all too often expect, anticipate or down right insist on living in worst case scenarios.

There are, of course, myriad rationales for this.

Some people are flat out addicted to scaring themselves.

Without looking back to the needless worry they’ve put themselves through, others believe expecting the worst is a hedge against disappointment. Or that there’s some degree of controlling the situation in this way of thinking.

Still more are convinced that it’s more reasonable, even safer to expect and prepare for the worst.

But, unless we’re talking about hurricane season where there is some real benefit to being prepared, we are robbing ourselves of positive anticipation, optimism, freedom from worry and serenity.

Even more importantly, when we expect things to not work out, chances of this happening are beyond magnified.

We can almost ensure a bad outcome by expecting it.

Conversely, we incrementally improve the chances of a positive, excellent result by expecting and preparing for just that.

There is absolutely no harm in expecting the good. The better. The best.

None.

So – to quote you know who - JUST DO IT.

Author's Bio: 

Joyce K. Reynolds is a nationally-known C-Suite and Expert Business Coach, Meeting Facilitator and Marketing Expert who has masterfully coached countless CEOs, Senior Executives, entrepreneurs, business-owners and others who want to reach their full potential and achieve the lifestyle they most desire.

A former Sr. VP Marketing/Communications for Fortune 1000 companies, in the late 1980’s, Reynolds was recognized as a pioneering business-owner when her company, Retail Advertising Video Enterprises, was profiled internationally for its cutting-edge concept and self-help programming. As a ground-breaking Business Coach since the 1990’s, she has successfully Coached those at the top of their game who want to stay there and those who want to reach new heights by going from good to great, earning what they deserve.

Ms. Reynolds provides the following expertise:
. C-suite and Expert Business Coaching;
. Board-of-Directors/executive management/off-site meeting facilitator;
. on- and off-site group Coaching, training, motivation;
. elimination of debt and underearning;
. astute, potent, high-level organizational development; side-by-side communication and negotiation training;
. extensive marketing and management experience;
. creative, strategic, cross-promotional skills that are cutting-edge, broad-based and profit-oriented;
. history of identifying growth opportunities for companies and guiding implementation of same;
. outstanding platform, communication and presentation skills.