In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind if things aren’t exactly right. We put pressure on ourselves to have the perfect job, the perfect body, the perfect life. But here’s the truth: Perfection isn’t real. Progress is. Every small step you take matters. Every effort you make, even if it’s messy or uncertain, pushes you closer to your goals. It’s not about being flawless — it’s about being better today than you were yesterday. Mistakes Are Proof You’re Trying Think about the people you admire. The writers, athletes, entrepreneurs, leaders. None of them got where they are without stumbling along the way. Mistakes aren’t a sign of failure; they are evidence that you’re in the game, that you’re trying, that you’re growing. Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of it. Every misstep teaches you something new. Every setback strengthens your ability to keep going. The Beauty of Progress Progress may not always feel exciting. So...