Episode 105: Getting Comfortable with Imperfection

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We wanted to dig into exploring how to break the perfection streak and aim for what NYTimes Smarter Living has referred to as a “Mostly Fine Decision.” Let’s get comfortable with mini mistakes and failures, which surprisingly helps us to be more successful in the work we do. Links in this episode: Ideas.TED.com: How you can use the power of celebration to make new habits stick NY Times Smarter Living: It’s Never Going to Be Perfect, So Just Get It Done

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