We did our Sex, Drugs & R&R show last night. It's a lot of work to put these things together. 9 performers, 30 songs, lots of set-up and take-down, and major schlepping of amps, P.A. system, etc.
Even-though you do all that work, it's best to keep expectations low. You never know how it's all gonna turn out, will people actually come out to see the show? It's always a mystery. So you put as little thought and energy as possible into speculating about it.
You do all the work to make a show successful, and then just let the chips fall where they may. Turns out this one worked out beautifully. A full room, lots of great music. A satisfying set for our band. Smiles and good feeling all around!
Low expectation - High Satisfaction! That's the formula!