A good rotation. A rotation I define as the experiencing of the new beyond the expectation of the experiencing of the new. [citation needed]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good rotation means experiencing something new that exceeds what you expected from the experience itself.
- In plain terms
- It is when new experiences surprise you with more value than you anticipated.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek experiences that exceed your expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did this experience surprise you?
- What did you expect beforehand?
Another view
Expectations vary wildly between individuals so this is hard to measure.
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