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“Good enough is good enough. We're not supposed to be perfect. We're supposed to be complete.” quote by Jane Fonda
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“Good enough is good enough. We're not supposed to be perfect. We're supposed to be complete.”

Jane Fonda

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Accepting “good enough” reduces perfectionism, allowing completion and wholeness over endless refinement.

In simple terms: Perfection isn’t necessary for completeness.

Key Takeaway

Aim for completeness, not perfection.

Themes

self-acceptance completion wellness

Mood

calm confident

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Project deadlines
  • personal goals
  • creative work
  • health routines

Key Concepts

Perfectionism self-compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is “good enough” truly sufficient?
  • How do you balance quality and completion?
A Different Perspective

May lead to mediocrity if standards are too low.

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