Ever wondered why traffic gets under your skin, or why that presentation didn't feel quite right even though everyone loved it? This episode of Captain and the Clown dives into the sneaky world of expectations - those silent scripts we write in our heads that end up running the show.Guy and Michelle get real about their own stumbles with expectations, from Michelle's story about a pilot who got so stuck on how things "should" go in a simulator that he nearly missed what was actually happening, to Guy's candid chat about feeling grumpy after a keynote speech despite rave reviews.They tackle some fascinating stuff about why teenagers suddenly stop listening to their parents (turns out there might be a biological reason!), and share some proper lightbulb moments about how expectations mess with our daily lives. There's this brilliant bit where they talk about how changing your view of traffic from "nightmare" to "podcast time" can totally flip your experience.What's really cool is their take on how different industries handle mistakes and expectations. They chat about how the aviation world has this refreshing "let's learn from this" approach, compared to other fields where mistakes often get swept under the rug.If you're juggling leadership roles, dealing with teenagers (good luck!), or just trying to figure out why some days feel more stressful than others, this episode's got some proper gems for you. It's like having a chat with two mates who've figured out some of life's hidden operating instructions and are happy to share their notes.

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