In this week's episode of Understanding Men, Luke and Fraser question the purpose of expectation. Drawing examples from their own lives and others around them, they share if it has either helped or hindered their development, and point out the similarities both expectation and standards share.

Using wisdom and quotes from names such as Antonio Banderas, Sylvia Plath, Buddha, Jodi Picoult and Ryan Reynolds, they investigate differing views around expectations, and argue that humans do benefit from some level of expectation to help them achieve or potentially get closer to their goals.

Revisiting the subject of failure, they wonder if having low expectations allows people to avoid the possibility of failing, and though it can be an easier, less painful way to approach life, they highlight that it may also result in less reward.

Finally, they share the daily expectations they have for themselves, and touch on manifestation as a technique which may encompass some level of expectation.

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