The Power of Zero Expectations: 7 Steps to Freedom from Disappointment

by Frances Ku

Do you get disappointed? You could be setting yourself up by having expectations. Unlike books that tell you to lower or manage your expectations, this book shows you how to thrive without them. It dispels the myth that expectations are necessary to achieve well-being and success. You will learn how to let go of expectations and experience freedom from disappointment, including turning any disappointment into personal power. Imagine no longer having expectations of people and circumstances and being disappointed by them. Imagine doing what contributes to your happiness instead of relying on expectations that don’t.This book can help you with the • You have expectations, maybe even high expectations.• You get disappointed.• You get stressed out.• You are overwhelmed.• You want to improve your relationships and circumstances.• You are pessimistic.• You are controlling.• You feel like a victim.• Your life is chaotic.This book helps you achieve the • Minimize and prevent disappointment.• Transform disappointment into personal power.• Maintain well-being as you navigate this world of ups and downs.• Handle people and circumstances without succumbing to the disappointment that follows.• Stay driven, productive, optimistic, and hopeful without expectations.• Know when to let go and when to hang on.• Implement the factors that work to contribute to your well-being and success.• Navigate the twists and turns of life.• Be at ease and enjoy life.This book uses the following • Thought-provoking exercises in each step so you can reflect on the content and understand how it relates to your situation.• An effective strategy for each step to replace the habit of expectations.• Powerful affirmations to support your efforts in carrying out each strategy.Experience the transformative power of Zero Expectations today!

61 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Apzmarshl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great little book. Expectations are mostly a set up for disappointment, anger, and frustration. This was a good study on how to decrease expectations. My biggest complaint is that I wish there were scholarly references. I bought this for a research project for my work with domestic violence and intimate harm.

[Edward Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, but to the point

Short book but very to the point I understand where the author is coming from. I’m going to read the book a second time but I am 100% on board to understand. We just need to move forward and not dillydally with a lot of things and just focus on ourselves.

[courtneyslittlebookshelf · Rating 1 out of 5]

The idea is intriguing and caught my intention. I find it difficult to think changing one word in a sentence can change my expectations. The 7 steps are generic and not something I think k many will apply to life and see big changes.

[Jaren Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

Short, quick read full of powerful truths! I’m already finding myself thinking differently and taking a different approach to situations in life.

[Ale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book

Very informative book about expectations. I will read it again. The book is written in a easy way to understand.

[Edward Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dare I say it? First of all, the book was, well . . . better than expected!

The author’s argument about dismissing the need for expectations raises questions about the psychology of the human mind, which cannot be answered within the space of the book’s 50 pages.
That said, The Power of Zero Expectations is well thought out and (as advertised) organized step by step. The book’s philosophy recalls certain Buddhist tenets, even if the vocabulary differs a bit. Replace “expectations” with ”human desires” or “attachments to this world,” nd you have something close to the Buddhist formula for achieving enlightenment – that is, ridding yourself of that which keeps you glued, emotionally and otherwise, to the world we live in. Satisfaction (almost) guaranteed.