Here’s an idea to get started: Sometime in the coming weeks, clear your calendar in the afternoon and do… nothing.

The Perfection Trap author Thomas Curran makes a compelling point that the root of all this effort is the fear of failure, rejection and judgement. I believe it all comes down to fear. 

Imperfection is the characteristic we all share but are too afraid to admit or discuss.    

This isn’t a black/white conversation, there’s tons of grey.

In theory, there’s nothing wrong with the concept of self-improvement.

In the span of an afternoon, a complete stranger recognized that I’ve got a sizable problem with control.

Right about the time I feel like giving up and throwing in the towel, I run into a bit of wisdom that shifts my perspective and gives me hope.

But what if this calculation is misguided? What if there’s zero correlation between wealth and true joy?

Unfortunately, gratitude on Thanksgiving barely lasts more than a couple of hours after we’ve finished our second helping of pumpkin pie.  

As long as you’ve got a sustainable income, all that matters is faith, family, health and friends. Dedicating the time and intention to nurture that is hard work.