Coffee With Dudes

Author: Alex Wojciechowski and Matt DeJesus

Welcome to Coffee With Dudes with Matt DeJesus and Alex Wojciechowski! Every single Tuesday and Thursday we pop on, enjoy some coffee, catch up about what's going on in our lives and explore our experiences and the science behind interesting topics related to health & fitness, relationships, mindset, nutrition and much, much more. We hope you enjoy!
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The Expectation Trap: Why Wins Feel Empty and Failures Cut Deep
Thursday, 9 October, 2025

Have you ever crushed a goal only to feel underwhelmed — or missed by just a little and felt devastated? It’s not the result itself that shapes how we feel, it’s the expectations we set beforehand. In this episode, we unpack the psychology of expectations: why unrealistic ones sabotage us, how the same outcome can feel like triumph or failure, and the simple mindset shifts that can turn expectations into fuel for success. Whether in your career, health, or personal life, learning to set expectations differently could change the way you experience every win and setback.