How amazing that expectation is a word and not a movie, game, music group, or theme park. Perhaps if I look up expectations - I'll find the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" theme park. You will also find a hair salon, travel agency, education service, and more.
What are some of our expectations 2021? Whatever they are, the headlines tell us to lower them.
Here is Stephanie Sarkis of Forbes with her advice:"In the “beforetime,” a new year meant new resolutions and a fresh start. Some years seemed newer than others. Some years brought a greater change of behaviors or habits than in others. Most people can agree that 2020 was not the best year, to put it mildly. While vaccines are on the horizon (and you may even know people who have received them), we are still bringing Covid-19 into 2021."
And what word does she introduce us to? Satiscifer - I am not sure I can pronounce it. Here's what she says:
The word “satiscifer” is a portmanteau of “satisfying” and sufficing.” It was created by Nobel Prize winner and economist Herbert A. Simon. Satiscifers are happy with “good enough,” while maximizers look for the best possible outcome. Satiscifers look at what options best suit their needs, while maximizers look for all the possible options. Do you try to get the best possible result out of a situation, or do you find an option that at least meets your minimum level of satisfaction? Consider that “good enough” decisions give you more time to focus on the things you value and care about.
After yesterday's attempt to enjoy some virtual travel, I decided I would revisit our trip to Butchart Gardens in 2019. I have updated the images to remove all the people. And what would make me do that? It is so simple visually - they are out of sync with the extraordinarily vibrance of the garden - in their clothes, actions, body postures.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a beautiful young couple in Edwardian dress in these images, but I'll settle with "good enough" - which is extraordinary by itself.
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