"Things don't have to be perfect to be wonderful." Veanne Elg
Sometimes, our fear of imperfection is so great that we are unable to do anything. Seth Godin recently said something to this effect: "When I'm feeling scared about something then I know I should keep pursuing it." He went on to say that the times in his life that haven't gone well were the times when he listened to the voice of fear and did nothing. Likewise, his highest moments have been when he has decided to push through the fear and live life.
Why are we so gripped by fear? What is the worst that can happen? Why must we believe that anything but perfection dooms us to a life of unhappiness? Ironically, it is often the fear itself that inhibits us from finding happiness.
I invite you to consider what your life could be like without the fear of failure. What if it was okay to be imperfect? What if you could still enjoy things despite the flaws and shortcomings? I'm not suggesting that we accept failure or never try to improve, but I do believe that we would all live happier lives if we didn't focus on our weaknesses so much.
Remember: "Things don't have to be perfect to be wonderful."
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