How to Set Expectations That Practically Guarantee Success | Focus for 2026

The EntreMD Podcast

The EntreMD Podcast
How to Set Expectations That Practically Guarantee Success | Focus for 2026
Nov 24, 2025 Episode 501
Dr. Una

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Do you always fail to reach your goals, no matter how hard you try?

Let me tell you what the real issue is.

It’s not your strategy. It’s not your will. It's not the amount of effort you put into it.

It’s the expectations you’ve been carrying around by default… and they’ve been quietly capping your success without you even realizing it.

In this episode, I break down a powerful mindset shift every physician entrepreneur needs to hear: success isn’t random, and it’s definitely not accidental. It’s the direct result of what you expect. Not what you hope for. Not what you wish for. What you expect.

That’s why I’ll walk you through three ways to curate your expectations so they match the success you want, and share practical steps you can start using today.

This is your first step to becoming a truly limitless physician, so don’t miss out.

Key Takeaways: 

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 02:26 Default vs. intentional expectations 
  • 05:42 What shapes your default expectations? 
  • 09:23 The antidote for negative expectations 
  • 10:37 Expose yourself to people who are where you want to be 
  • 16:27 Reflect on the quantum leaps you’ve already made 
  • 19:05 Brainwash yourself for success
  • 23:02 Practical tips for curating expectations 
  • 29:33 Make the commitment 
  • 31:14 Outro 

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