Goal for the Day: Don’t Push for Perfection

When you collect antiques and vintage items, you learn that imperfections are part of their charm. As an item endures and survives, it’s bound to pick up some nicks and scratches. Though it might fade a bit around the edges, it’s no less beautiful. In fact, these small reminders of its long life often make the piece all the more attractive.


The same applies to people. As we age, we collect flaws—both mental and physical. As much as we try to stave these off, sometimes it’s impossible. Nothing is perfect. Nothing is pristine. And, so it is with people. We’ll never be flawless. But, it’s our flaws which make us unique and attractive. While we should always strive to be the finest we can be, we should realize that we’re already as close to perfect as possible.