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Brené Brown Quotes: Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance.
         

Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance.


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