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Dec 2023
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3015: The Art of Looking Like a Fool by ...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3015:

David Cain's "The Art of Looking Like a Fool" delves into the all-too-familiar territory of procrastination, highlighting the absurd lengths we go to avoid seemingly small tasks. He shares a personal anecdote to illustrate how embracing one's imperfections can lead to unexpected liberation and ease in dealing with overdue responsibilities.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2016/06/the-art-of-looking-like-a-fool/

Quotes to ponder:

"Admitting and embracing personal incompetence is a lot easier when you first recognize and embrace the incompetence of our species in general."

"Nobody's a grownup at everything."

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