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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 5 MIN

Episode 138 - You Don’t Need the Perfect Start

from Lighter than You Started · host Keith Budden

A Monday reflection on the pressure for a productive or “perfect” start to the week. This episode gently explores allowing beginnings to be imperfect without treating them as failure.Key Themes Expectations around Monday  Imperfect beginnings  Letting the week unfold gradually  Releasing performance pressure Listener Takeaway A slower or uneven start doesn’t define the week, beginnings don’t need to be perfect to still become meaningful.Daily Think The week doesn’t need a perfect beginning.

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