expectations in dreams and life

[lily moonsong]

When we dream, we can immediately alter our dreamscape by willing it to change.  We do this with various techniques such as the television technique or the spinning technique.  

Stephen LeBerge actually looked into it and got some percentages as to how many people who use the spinning technique effectively switch dream environments.

He found that once you spin, the dreamscape will change into what you "expect" it to change to, and not necessarily what you plan or want it to change to.  I've found this true for myself as well.  I, like him, am usually returned to my bedroom after I do the spinning technique.  My spinning usually leads to false awakenings for me, although my intent is to go fun places and do fun things.  

Other people have different places that they usually go to when they use the spin technique.

I wonder if this is true in real life as well.  Do our expectations from the future impede us from accomplishing the goals that we plan or intend for ourselves?