Being Perfect
About This Book
Anna Quindlen's Being Perfect is a short, personal book about a trap that catches many bright, driven people: the urge to do everything flawlessly so the world will approve. Drawing on lessons from her own life, she argues that this pursuit can feel like a natural part of ambition, yet it quietly costs people far more than they realize. Quindlen suggests that a success that looks impressive to others but feels hollow inside is not success at all. She asks readers to step back from the voices of friends, relatives, colleagues and society at large, and to look honestly at the choices they make each day. For each one, she proposes a simple test: the answer to why you chose it should be "for me," because it reflects what you actually want and who you actually are. The book's central point is that the hard and remarkable thing is not reaching perfection but letting go of it, and then starting the real work of becoming yourself. It is an encouraging read for anyone who wants to embrace their own uniqueness and build a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and truly their own.
ISBN: 9780375505492
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