I was recently having a conversation with a friend…
I asked him if he knew how to play a game I was given as a birthday present a few years ago, “Inquire Within”, a deck of cards intended to inspire wisdom, growth and connectedness.
After his brief explanation, I still didn’t understand how the game worked.
I needed to see it in action.
He said, “Go get the cards and I’ll show you.”
As I shuffled the deck, he proceed by asking a question about what he and I should be doing.
I cut the deck in half and picked up the top card, slowly turning it over, eager to see what is on the other side.
“It doesn’t have to be perfect.”
I noticed a sudden shift around me.
Nothing, but silence filled up the room.
The phrase spoke so clearly and closely to my heart.
I couldn’t resist, but respond with, “that is so true. Not only is this applicable now, but in our everyday lives. In fact, it’s a motto to live my life by.”
I immediately thought of the thousands of times when I didn’t finish a task because I was so focused on having it perfect before I could share it with others.
What I’ve learned is, “doing my best” is better than “having it be perfect.”
How has perfectionism been holding you back from sharing some of your gifts with the rest of the world?
