Good Enough Is the New Perfect by Becky Beaupre Gillespie Summary
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Ditch the "perfect mom" myth. "Good Enough Is the New Perfect" reveals groundbreaking research showing happier mothers embrace balance over perfection. Ten years after publication, this cultural touchstone still empowers women to redefine success on their own terms. Ready to exhale?
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Part 1: The Burden of Perfection
Hello, and welcome to "Good Enough Is the New Perfect" by Becky Beaupre Gillespie. In this book, we're going to explore a concept that has the potential to revolutionize the way we live our lives: the idea that good enough can indeed be perfect. For many of us, the pursuit of perfection is a constant and exhausting battle. We often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and criticism, always wondering what we could have done better or what we need to change to measure up. This mental soundtrack is all too familiar: "You could have done more. You should have done more. You need to do more. You need to be more." This relentless drive for perfection is not just a personal issue; it's also deeply ingrained in our societal expectations. We're often made to feel like we're falling short, whether it's in our careers, our relationships, or our personal achievements. But the truth is, this pursuit of perfection is not only exhausting but also paralyzing.
Part 2: The Cost of Perfectionism
Part 3: Embracing Good Enough
Part 4: Breaking Free from Comparison
Part 5: Practical Steps to Embrace Good Enough
Part 6: Living a More Balanced Life
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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