“The beginnings and endings of all human undertakings are untidy.”
What this quote means
Human endeavors are never perfectly orderly at the beginning or end. This quote comforts us: chaos is normal in any undertaking. It invites us to accept imperfection, to embrace the creative mess of beginnings and the complexity of endings, rather than seeking an illusory tidiness.
How to apply it daily
When starting a project, accept the initial mess and focus on the essentials rather than perfection.
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