About Progress Letting Go of Perfectionism and Learning to Be Fully Known || H&K with Kendra Adachi
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Jul 26, 2025 
Kendra Adachi, known as the Lazy Genius, discusses her transformative journey away from perfectionism. She emphasizes that embracing life's messiness is essential for authenticity. Through personal stories, Kendra shares insights on identity loss, grief, and the fear of being truly seen. She encourages listeners to take small, meaningful steps toward change, reminding us that real freedom flourishes where perfectionism fades. It's a heartfelt exploration of vulnerability and the beauty of living authentically.
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Life Isn't a Robot Build
- Perfectionism tries to make life like a fully designed robot build, but life isn't linear or mechanical.
- Letting go of rigid plans and tuning into daily feelings brings real satisfaction and authenticity.
Painful Shift to Internal Validation
- Shifting from external validation to internal measures is painful but necessary for true growth.
- Initially, self-reflection can reveal unflattering truths about ourselves which must be faced.
Breaking Point in Vulnerability
- Kendra shared a pivotal moment of vulnerability revealing her belief about responsibility for family abuse.
- This led to a breakdown where she felt lost and no longer knew who she was.