summary of present over perfect
Shauna Niequist, a popular author, talks about how she went from being fatigued and trying to make everyone happy to living in the moment, connecting with others, and demonstrating grace in her book Present Over Perfect. She writes moving pieces about how attempting to be perfect may hurt individuals, including making them burn out, feel anxious, and break up with their partners. She tells people to live a life that is slower and more meaningful.
One of the primary principles is The Trap of Perfectionism:
It says that being busy doesn’t indicate you’re important and criticizes how preoccupied our culture is with getting things done.
The Power of Being There:
People who believe in being present in relationships, taking breaks, and enjoying tiny moments instead of focusing on success.
Finding God again:
It weaves Christian beliefs into the plot, making it clear that God’s love is not based on how well you do.
Changes that help:
Includes things like saying “no,” savoring stillness, and putting connection before success.
What is the reason to read it?
For those who think they can’t withstand the stress of living in society.
People who enjoy Brené Brown’s work on being open and honest (with a foreword by Brown).
People who want to live a simple life based on faith.
A New York Times bestseller that Publishers Weekly called “raw honesty and poetic wisdom.”