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Mar 2022
18m 21s

Are Your Expectations Too High?

PRX AND GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
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High expectations can lead to disappointment, but expecting the worst doesn't feel great, either. This week we explore how to find the balance. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/27s3x7n7
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