What If You Didn’t Have to Be Perfect?

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The quote of the day is actually a proverb: “A beautiful thing is never perfect.” (Egyptian Proverb) Isn’t it funny what we can do to ourselves with busy thinking? Sometimes, our minds create an endless loop of judgment, striving, and assumptions about how things should be. And often, perfectionism is at the heart of it. … Read more

Questions on Perfection: Coaching Insights for Embracing Imperfection

The image has a textured gray concrete background with subtle lighting, giving it a rough, industrial feel. In the centre, there is white text in a simple font that reads: "Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved." This quote is attributed to W. Somerset Maugham.

The quote of the day is: “Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life’s ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved.” (W. Somerset Maugham) Questions For Coaches: Bonus Questions: About Jen Waller Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out … Read more

What If It Didn’t Matter If You Were “Found Out”?: Authenticity And Perfection In Coaching

A chalkboard background with text written in white chalk. The text reads: "'Thou shalt not get found out' is not one of God's commandments, and no man can be saved by trying to keep it." (Leonard Bacon)

Today’s quote is: “‘Thou shalt not get found out’ is not one of God’s commandments, and no man can be saved by trying to keep it.” (Leonard Bacon) In the world of coaching, I’ve spoken to many coaches over the years, and it often comes up that they feel an unspoken pressure to project an … Read more

Navigating Challenges in Coaching and embracing imperfection

Today’s quote is: “There is always a ‘but’ in this imperfect world.” (Anne Bronte) Coaching, to me, is about guiding someone towards their true self. This quote resonates with me because it applies to coaching as well. There will always be hurdles to overcome, challenges to face, and uncertainties to navigate. But it’s how we … Read more

It’s About Progress, Not Perfection

In today’s guest post Tracey Lawton shares her experience and knowledge in: It’s About Progress, Not Perfection by Tracey Lawton “Strive for progress, not perfection!” That’s a quote I’ve heard several times over the past couple of weeks, and I think it’s a brilliant summary of what we, as business owners, need to do. (I … Read more