Why expecting the best from people isn’t naive—but pragmatic
Priscilla Schelp
??Entrepreneur I @community curation via networkx.services & networkx??| @stealth AI crisis startup I Natural & Manmade Disasters I Researcher | Board Member I Author @SpringerNature I Jury @Wirtschaftswoche I ?? I Polo
Most legal systems are based on the presumption of innocence. Yet, especially in German-speaking countries (hello, cautious minds ??), you often hear:
?? “Be careful, you don’t know them.”
?? “Trust must be earned.”
Sounds reasonable, right? Especially to smart, rational thinkers who pride themselves on being careful. But here’s the catch: this mindset could actually be making your life harder—and science backs me up??The Pygmalion Effect shows that people tend to rise to the expectations placed upon them. When you expect the worst, you often get it. But when you expect the best, you invite positivity, trust, and collaboration into your life??
So, ask yourself:
? Do you want to go out there expecting the worst from everyone, staying “safe” but missing the beauty in human connection?
? Or do you want to believe most people are good, opening doors to happier relationships and more success?
Your expectations shape your reality. Choose wisely.
Appreciate this perspective! Setting high expectations can truly drive performance and growth. What do you think are key factors in fostering a mindset that encourages this?
Projektleiter Sunriz Harz bei der Access Concept AG und sportbegeisterter Calisthenics - Mitmacher.
2 个月Mega! So ist es! Ich hoffe, dass ganz viele Menschen genau DAS leben! H?rt auf euer Herz. Es gibt so viele neue, tolle Ideen und klasse Konzepte. Viele davon versumpfen im Nirgendwo und werden skeptisch betrachtet. Weil wir Entscheidungen nach unseren Erfahrungen treffen. Verstand über Herz. Unser wahrer Verstand ist aber das Herz. In Zukunft wird es mehr Herzentscheidungen geben. Davon bin ich überzeugt! Genauso wie wir mehr gemeinschaftlich denken werden ????
Posting my personal views | International BA student at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ?? I national and international Tax ?? I Art lover ???
3 个月Exactly! The majority of contacts will enrich your life. Of course, there are contacts that turn out to be negative afterwards and you remove them from your network. But should you give up all positive contacts because of something like that? Absolutely not! ??
MBI-Kandidat | Unternehmerische Nachfolge | Vorstand @ESB Reutlingen Alumni e.V.
3 个月Well to the point!