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Hawa S

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Ever felt the pain of not mastering something immediately?

Sometimes, when we want to start a new project, or maybe learn a new skill or language, we get caught up in the minute details or even get frustrated when we don’t grasp something entirely right away. (Hello!)

We have to remind ourselves that these big leaps and huge jumps in improvement that might be visible on the outside come with a lot of long days and nights of practice, hard work, and repetition.

Embracing continuous improvement over seeking delayed perfection acknowledges the value of progress and iteration!

When you’re constantly striving for perfection, you can face prolonged timelines (and possibly burn out on the thing you were so excited to complete), while a commitment to continuous improvement fosters adaptability and allows you to learn through practical experiences!

Remember, growth flourishes in the garden of ongoing development, not in the waiting room of flawless outcomes.

Happy Friday!

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