83. High Expectations are Your Greatest Advantage

Skipping Stones with Seth Roberts

What if the stories you tell yourself are the reason you stay stuck?

We talk envy, expectations, and why it’s easier to cheer for strangers than friends. This one’s about taking back control, acknowledging real barriers without letting them define you.

We dig into how low standards spread, how to spot a “that’s not for people like us” mindset, and why raising the bar helps everyone rise. It’s honest, practical, and a little uncomfortable in the best way.

If you’ve ever felt held back by your own ceiling, this episode might be the push you need.

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1. 83. High Expectations are Your Greatest Advantage (00:00:00)

2. Framing A Life Of Intention (00:00:01)

3. Envy, Ego, And Tearing Down Peers (00:00:26)

4. Low Expectations And Their Damage (00:01:45)

5. Blame, Agency, And Locus Of Control (00:02:45)

6. Class, Caste, And Social Expectations (00:04:25)

7. Choose Inspiration Over Insecurity (00:05:19)

8. Give And Hold Higher Standards (00:06:08)

9. Closing And Listener Invitation (00:06:31)