“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” - Vince Lombardi

This year I am embracing excellence and rejecting the concept of perfection. The most interesting people I know have imperfections, and I never thought I wanted to be perfect. Now ask me if I try to be perfect anyway? Like many people there is a dichotomy between theory and practice. When I make a mistake or fail at something, I do a first rate job of berating myself (just ask my husband who’s been woken at 3 am to hear my tales of woe!).
 
That’s why I love this Vince Lombardi quote and plan to take it to heart.

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