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The Quiet Victory of Trying Your Best When No One Was Watching | Second Chances
In this episode of Second Chances, host Jane Gordon explores the profound relief and resilience found in detaching self-worth from external outcomes. This story is for anyone struggling with perfectionism, chronic self-criticism, or the heavy burden of invisible emotional labor. We examine how the pressure to be flawless creates unnecessary suffering and offer a compassionate alternative: recognizing that showing up and trying your best is a victory in itself, regardless of whether the result is messy or imperfect.
Jane guides listeners through the myth of the 'flawless hero' and challenges…
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