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Acceptance Quote by Dawn Gluskin

“When you come up a bit short on excellence, you still win. When you strive for perfect, you’re just never quite good enough.” quote by Dawn Gluskin
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““When you come up a bit short on excellence, you still win. When you strive for perfect, you’re just never quite good enough.””

Dawn Gluskin

About This Quote

Accepting imperfection can still lead to success; the pursuit of flawless standards often creates perpetual dissatisfaction.

In simple terms: Imperfection can still win.

Key Takeaway

Perfectionism hinders fulfillment.

Themes

self-improvement mindset success perfectionism motivation

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • sport competition
  • creative projects
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

growth expectations self-worth

Practical Applications

  • coaching
  • performance reviews

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does striving for perfection affect your well‑being?
  • When might settling for "good enough" be advantageous?
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