I don’t know about you, but whenever I’ve heard someone tell me, “you’re perfect just the way you are,” I’ve usually found it pretty hard to believe.
I think it’s the timing (it’s usually pretty shitty): right after you’ve bombed a job interview, had a bad date, or are experiencing some other moment of crisis or rejection.
Although we all have problems believing it, I’ve come to realize that this standard advice is true. If you’re feeling less than perfect, this video is for you: