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An article inspired by James Clear’s most recent 3–2–1 newsletter.
Focusing on how avoiding detrimental mistakes, rather than striving for perfection, is an efficient way to grow.
“Avoiding mistakes is an underrated way to improve. It’s easier to fend off a bad day than achieve a perfect day. Rather than do your best, avoid your worst.” — James Clear
Who is James Clear? ⁉️
James Clear is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. He is also a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and he writes a weekly newsletter.
In the most recent issue of his 3–2–1 newsletter, he offers an invaluable way to grow; avoid making mistakes.
Many people attempt to achieve their goals by implementing beneficial strategies in their life, but they fail to eliminate mistakes and bad habits. Clear outlines, however, that it’s way easier to avoid your worst.