“Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best.

Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield.”

– Brene Brown, American scholar, author, and public speaker

“I’ll probably regret this, but what are you doing?” asked my wife, with hands on her hips.

“What does it look like?” I replied screwdriver in hand. “I’m fixing the dishwasher.”

I was sitting cross-legged on the floor, a variety of tools spread out around me.

“I thought the landlord fixed the dishwasher yesterday, or am I mistaken?”

“Well, he did,” I began, “but he didn’t do a very good job so I’m –”

“You’re fixing somethin...

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