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Sep 2020
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1005 Be Patient, Not Perfect

Lewis Howes
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"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis unpacks the dangers of perfectionism, illustrating the importance of focusing on habits, routines, and processes instead of comparing outcomes. You should still have big big dreams and set ambitious goals, but be patient in ... Show More
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