irrational exuberance that can so easily creep in ....   I guess my fear is I'd rather have a low expectation and be surprised by a high sp outcome rather than have a high expectation and be surprised by a low sp.

Anyhow - I do not want to rain on the party but we will need the tenacity to hang in there if we do not get our dreams realized.

What was it that was said about the plans of mice and men?