🧠 Why am I always disappointed in others?

The more you grow, the more peace you find in letting go of what didn’t work out because now you know you deserve better.

Here are three mindsets to help you find peace in your life.

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- Case Kenny (@case.kenny)

1. You’re too smart, hot, and ambitious to ignore these red flags

In today’s episode of the podcast, I break down five clear signs that someone isn’t truly interested in you, and why you should take your beautiful, magical, talented self elsewhere. This isn’t about overanalyzing every little behavior but instead recognizing the red flags for what they are: mismatched actions and words.

Here are the 5 behaviors to watch out for:

• They’re a master of being “too busy.” They always have excuses about their packed schedule but never make meaningful time for you.

• They’re generous with excuses but stingy with energy. They rely on elaborate reasons to explain their lack of effort without taking accountability or making changes.

• They love the “almosts” but hate the follow-through. They make casual promises but never actually follow up or turn words into actions.

• They intentionally keep you out of their world. You’re kept at a distance and excluded from meaningful parts of their life, like friends or family.

• They leave you feeling confused. Their inconsistent actions and words leave you guessing about their intentions, creating anxiety and doubt.

You deserve clarity, consistency, and connection - not chaos.

(listen to episode 664 here)

2. Why am I always disappointed in others?

Disappointment in others usually comes from one simple mistake: assuming they think like you do. You expect people to follow through, prioritize commitments, and value the same things you do. But they don’t, and that’s where the frustration starts. You’ve created this invisible rulebook for how people should act, but it’s a rulebook they didn’t even know existed. Their “letdowns” aren’t personal. They’re just being themselves, and you’re holding them accountable to a standard they never signed up for.

If you’re someone who prides yourself on being reliable, dependable, or ambitious, it’s easy to get angry when others don’t measure up. You’re projecting your values onto them and expecting them to match your level. Their actions challenge your belief system because you’re holding them to a standard that works for you, not for them. If you want peace of mind, stop expecting others to live by your rules.

• Be clear with the people who matter. If you need something from someone, say it. Don’t assume they’ll just know.

• Let people be who they are. Not everyone has your priorities, and that’s fine. Their differences aren’t flaws, they’re just not your vibe.

• Save your standards for the ones who deserve them. High expectations are great, but only if they’re directed at people who’ve earned that level of trust.

• Drop the resentment. Stop expecting people to play roles in your life they didn’t audition for. Watch how they show up naturally and take it for what it is.

• Cut yourself some slack. If you’re hard on others, chances are you’re even harder on yourself. Can you give YOURSELF a bit more grace?

2. You should be proud of yourself.

If you chose the ache of walking away over the emptiness of staying, you should be insanely proud of yourself.

If you ended the cycle of giving second chances that only left you in second place, you should be insanely proud of yourself.

If you unlearned the lies someone told you about your worth, you should be insanely proud of yourself.

If you picked yourself up off the floor when no one else noticed you were falling, you should be insanely proud of yourself.

If you chose to start over instead of settling for less, you should be insanely proud of yourself.

My name is Case. I believe in the power of perspective.

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