Beware of expectations!
Your expectations can skew reality. They can drive you to feel entitled if they aren't realistic. If you expect to be insulted, you will be defensive and consider harmless statements to be slander. Expectations are necessary tools to attaining your goals. Setting expectations, seeing the results, and reconciling the difference is key. With understanding, you can learn from your inaccurate expectations. With wisdom, you can set accurate expectations. With humility, you will set realistic expectations for yourself. With self esteem, you won't settle for less then your expectations.
Beware of expectations!