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success, Career Change, pushing boundaries Dawn Smith 9/17/26 success, Career Change, pushing boundaries Dawn Smith 9/17/26

Why Being Your Best is A Sham

This isn’t just a piece on allowing yourself some grace, or giving room to take a break from perfectionism. This is about the absolute, solid belief that to “do your best” robs you and those who care about you from the depths of energy, innovation, creativity, and gifts you could offer by going for second best.

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