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A Slob Comes Clean

355: Giving Up On Perfect Podcast

Dec 1, 2022
The podcast discusses the importance of giving up on perfection and embracing imperfection in order to make progress in decluttering and in life. It explores the speaker's journey of letting go of perfection and valuing human connection over having a perfect home. The speaker also reflects on their experience with comparison and striving for perfection, and emphasizes the satisfaction of achieving small goals and choosing simplification.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing imperfection and letting go of comparison and control can lead to positive outcomes and personal satisfaction in various aspects of life.
  • Simplifying and making conscious choices, while striving for 'better' rather than 'perfect,' can help achieve personal fulfillment and maintain control over one's home and life.

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Giving Up on Perfection

In this episode, the speaker reflects on the concept of giving up on perfection and how it has impacted different areas of her life. She shares personal examples, including directing a play and decorating her home for Christmas, to explain how embracing imperfection has led to positive outcomes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of letting go of comparison and control, and instead focusing on what truly matters and brings joy. Simplifying, making conscious choices, and striving for 'better' rather than 'perfect' are highlighted as key approaches to achieving personal satisfaction and fulfillment.

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