Voltaire once wrote, “The best is the enemy of the good,” and in this episode, I explore why perfection might be one of the sneakiest ways we disconnect from happiness.

I share a story from my DIY website group about a new entrepreneur frozen by the illusion of getting it right before she begins. We talk about how perfection tightens the nervous system, how it fractures our sense of safety, and how it quietly links our worth to flawless performance.

Then we take the conversation out to the pasture on a snowy day and learn from the horses. Because while humans chase perfect, horses nap in the snow without apology.