Many people often fall into a cycle of losses, whether in the investment market or in their emotional lives. The root cause behind this is often excessive expectations.

Expectation is essentially a form of invisible control, attempting to shape reality with subjective will. In the investment field, this manifests as stubbornly setting target prices or profit ratios. Investors often say, 'Sell when it reaches a certain point' or 'Exit when I make a certain percentage,' which actually places personal will above the market, ignoring the complex interactions of capital flow, investment sentiment, and fundamental factors.

The market does not exist to meet individual expectations. When reality deviates from expectations, disappointment and losses become unavoidable results. Similarly, in emotional relationships, excessive expectations can also lead to problems. Expecting a partner to completely match one's imagination, always being gentle and considerate, and meeting one's needs is actually a form of hidden desire for transformation, rather than true love.

True love is not about falling for a perfect shadow that meets your expectations, but rather about accepting a real person. This includes understanding each other's shortcomings, accepting their limitations, and also appreciating their unique charm that exceeds your expectations. When expectations fall short, the so-called disappointment is actually the collapse of a fantasy that you have constructed.

Whether facing the market or a partner, letting go of excessive expectations is not a negative compromise, but a wise return to rationality and sincerity. When dealing with the market, one should respond to its fluctuations with an objective and calm attitude; when dealing with a loved one, one should accept their true self with an inclusive mindset.

This change in attitude is not about relinquishing control, but rather understanding the true way to mastery – respecting the inherent laws of things. Only in this way can we achieve more lasting gains and happiness in both investment and relationships.