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Jan 2025
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663 - Why am I always disappointed in ot...

CASE KENNY
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In this episode, I talk about why our expectations for others are setting us up to be disappointed. I talk about who deserves our high expectations and who doesn't, and how to break the cycle of always feeling disappointed.

My book, "That's Bold of you" is available on Amazon.

Instagram: @case.kenny

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