#254: Limiting expectations (the ceiling you don’t realize you’ve set)

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of skill—but a quiet expectation you’ve never questioned?

In this episode, I unpack a personal realization about how we see ourselves in different rings—and how those self-images quietly cap what we believe is possible. I explore the idea of limiting expectations: the invisible ceiling we place on our performance based on who we think we are, how we train, and what we believe we’ve “earned.”

We’ll talk about how expectations shape beliefs, beliefs shape actions, and actions shape results—and how to interrupt that loop when it’s keeping you stuck. Whether you’re chasing higher scores, finals, or simply more confidence in the ring, this episode will help you take a more honest look at what you expect from yourself… and what you want to do about it.

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