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Welcoming imperfection is the way to accomplish what perfectionism promises but never delivers. It gives us our best performance and genuine acceptance in the family of human -- and by that I mean imperfect -- beings.

Martha Beck

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Martha Beck
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 29
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