Masterful Mindsets

“Your best is going to change from moment to moment. It will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.” — Don Miguel Ruiz

As we've worked our way through The Four Agreements, we've talked about being impeccable with our word, not taking things personally, and avoiding assumptions. Today, we're looking at the fourth and final agreement:

Always Do Your Best.

At first glance, it sounds simple enough. Most people would probably say they already try to do their best.

But if that's true, why do so many people walk around feeling frustrated, disappointed, and like they're never quite measuring up?

I think the answer is something I've seen repeatedly in both my coaching practice and my own life:

Many people aren't striving to do their best.

They're striving to be perfect.

And those are two very different things.

If you're someone who puts a lot of pressure on yourself...