It's important to remember that perfection is not actually attainable, nor is it necessary for success. It’s an illusion, no matter how possible it seems or how desperately you feel you must achieve it. Instead, people should focus on doing their best and celebrating their achievements, no matter how big or small. This is the opposite of black-and-white thinking—it’s the ability to think in the nuanced grey areas, where life happens in increments, as a process, and in fits and starts.
