Good Enough Is Good Enough

[@jhilumdas5228]

"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"

[@TheCharismaAcademy]

Worth remembering

[@energygiver]

You wrap it up nicely

[@ahwhite]

Taking time to reflect on just how much good you have done, appreciating the fruits of your labour is a key part of life, often ignored by contemporary society. I write on productivity, development and values: ronnie-writes.blogspot.com/2017/05/am-i-doing-enough-overload.html

[@harrietcabelly7957]

My favorite quote!

[@debadiptobiswas5611]

Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien. (The perfect is the enemy of the good.) ― Voltaire

[@himandev]

"In order to remain more or less sane, which is a big ambition already........" Hit me like a truck

[@Ira.1]

I think you might make a good (enough) friend. If it's okay with you, how can I connect with you? I swear I'm not a con artist. I also realise that that is something a con artist would say. Anyway, I am not entirely sure how KZbin works, but if you wanna be pen pals, just lemme know.

[@himandev]

Ira hey ira, I'm wary of profiles without any pictures. Blame it on my past experiences. Find me on twitter @thebarackosama :)

[@Ira.1]

There you go. How do you like the profile picture? And yeah, I get it. I'm warier than you. But I'm reiterating that I'm not a con artist (the lady doth protest too much?). On that note - not a guy masquerading as a girl either. I'm not on twitter. You could email me on [e-mail], for starters :) P.S. I bet there are certain more curable diseases which celebrities respond to.

[@savi4211]

Omg! Same here Himanshu🙂

[@OrdnanceTV]

It's refreshing to hear these things even though we know them far in the back of our minds. "It takes a great deal of effort just to maintain an otherwise normal life." THANK YOU, cuz I was starting to feel like it came easy for everyone else.

[@BenDover-fo5os]

I feel the exact same way!

[@rose_____]

A wise professor of mine said, "Practice makes a little better.". I love that! It takes away the pressure to be perfect, without suggesting you should give up.

[@PrettyPinkPeacock]

Rose I’m taking this! Love it.

[@shatha.427]

I will remember this! ❤

[@FullPerception]

You have to develop the knowledge that you are good enough! Once you master your psychology and emotions, nobody can steal that love from you, not even yourself.

[@samk7625]

"You tried the best you can, You tried the best you can, The best you can is good enough" Optimistic - Radiohead

[@TheHereticAnthem20]

First thing that came to mind

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. Why hadn't I ever considered that good enough was good enough!?

[@TheMetalHomer]

Wow. If an apparently successful, widely recognized person feels the same way as we normal-job suckers do.. Then I feel even more relieved!

[@andrewthomas695]

I know what you mean.

[@katiesjg3146]

i saw the notification for this and the title just hit me. good enough _is_ good enough. somehow i've never been able to accept that before.

[@vilmiswow]

Katie SJG I guess it's why im happy most of the time because I never aimed to be the best at everything ;D

[@tamtammie1894]

this is what i think about everyday. "am i not good enough" or "it could've been better." at some point i regret for even being human and always seeks perfection. but after seeing this video i realized that being perfect is not everything and flaws does not make you any less special. thank you for this inspiring video, i really needed it after a rough day. i guess i'm good enough :)

[@raapyna8544]

Same, I've been replaying all my words and actions that I regret in my head lately but then recently realized that I didn't ruin people. People still like me for trying - not for succeeding. Even by trying, I have done good by showing that I care. And just being there, doing things sort of well enough, can be very important.

[@andrewthomas695]

Cracks let the sun shine in.

[@HumanbeingonfloatingEarth]

This channel literally is a life saver. Cannot express gratitude enough.

[@sydneyashelton8597]

All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough.

[@DkKombo]

I saw God today. Farmers daughter That one song about cancer with the rascal flats, also the one about God bless the broken road. These country songs are all about celebrating the simple man and simple values, and while I prefer techno music myself and honestly despise country music because I was around it so long, I believe that the values it incorporates are timeless. So listen to an old country song, the quivering violin and familiar hymn of the guitar, and listen to that soul in the song.

[@vanceadrianeangayan4127]

I wonder what it would be like to have Alain de Botton as a father

[@claudiatong1107]

Good enough?

[@dessaster6639]

An understandable father

[@goldensprite3373]

Beneficial. You'd be the most mentally stable and content person ever.

[@harshitavishwakarma7676]

i hope you guys realise how amazingly life changing this video will be for almost everybody who watches it (including me), in accepting their good enough jobs, good enough relationships and good enough lifes. Being satisfied is the easiest way to happiness :)

[@michelgabe1629]

this idea is the core of the movie Paterson( 90 on metacritic), which is about a man who just goes about his ordinary life and still is the hero of the story. Defently worth to watch.

[@ss_avsmt]

Thank You for this. Its been so long since I watched a Jim Jarmusch film

[@sparkleevenmore9638]

Michel Gäbe - I own it but have not watched yet. Love Adam Driver - he's one of my favorites - amazingly talented. We can excel inside an ordinary life: something I wish my highly accomplished and narcissistic parents had understood. I was such a disappointment to them both.

[@KaneK1234]

Sparkle Evenmore That's so sad. The best thing is to be fulfilled by an average life. That's the best life to live.

[@triplflip900]

It's next on my netflix queue!

[@zebbleganubi723]

just saw the trailer for that last night, wasnt too sure what to make of it but im gonna watch it now

[@theonejokeking3191]

As someone living with a traumatic brain injury this concept is old hat. I am to some extent grateful for having a really difficult disability that's misunderstood by both the general public and medical/mental health professionals alike. It has given me no choice but to develop my character as a person much quicker than most do. At the end of the day I have had no choice but to realize what truly matters in life. For that I am ever thankful. My life can be excruciatingly difficult, but it's not at all wasted. I have been given a great gift to live for things that truly matter. I like these videos, they reconfirm what I take away from a constant, unrelenting struggle. That makes me feel good and encouraged.

[@Bananenbauer123]

Perfection cannot be achieved, but it can be strived for and always will.

[@iancopperfield9488]

This can be a kind of comfort when you are in face of a dark time in life/relationship/work, but there is no problem of wanting to be better. I think most of those who really internalize this idea are probably the "mediocre" in many people's eyes.

[@NeroDracolith]

I find myself breaking down and crying in a lot of these videos. The warm tone of the art and the voice doesn't make it less so easier

[@martiatact6306]

Aknowledge that you’re better than you where yesterday, but always strive for constant growth.

[@NoOne-nk5fe]

Who else spends 3 minutes on video and 30 minutes reading comments? 😂

[@spybabi]

The One who leaves comment everywhere me 😂

[@anaclet1092]

exactly xD

[@zebbleganubi723]

first

[@claudiatong1107]

Me！

[@andrewthomas695]

Helps me to realise that there are many out there who feel as I do.

[@thewiseturtle]

In Tal ben Shahar's Positive Psychology class at Harvard many years ago (which I followed online) I learned the phrase "permission to be human". I like that.

[@cup_check_official]

I am a perfectionist. My father always told me to shoot for the sun so even if you fail you will land on the moon. But i guess moon is not good enough for me and i always feel like a failure :|

[@fasihjaved5756]

shoot for the moon so you can land on the moon and be peaceful :)

[@ishafty6824]

He can't have been a true perfectionist if he believed you had a chance of failure

[@VulcanXIV]

That's probably what this video is talking about. Your father wanted you to aim for the sun because he wanted you to ensure that no matter what you do, it was always with the best intention of maximizing your utmost potential and resolve. Depending on what you aimed for, at the very least it would get you somewhere whether you succeeded or 'failed'. That way, he could be pleased that you did your very best to aim for the best, and if that didn't work out, it would land you in the next best place in life. However that's from his perspective. For you though, it only serves to make you ultimately dissatisfied with yourself because all you want is the sun and nothing more. That's only the explanation about your father and all perfectionist parents who end up with the issue that is discussed in this video. In the end this only serves to make the parent feel unnecessarily inadequate, while in tandem also you I suppose (it doesn't have to be unnecessary though. These videos are always good about bringing you back to reality. If you choose to be a perfectionist anyway though, you should be resolved to deal with whatever comes with it. "resolve" is just another way for saying "giving up", except that resolve usually means giving up something for the other, more prioritized goal).

[@hijack69]

But what if you don't land on moon and get lost in deep space

[@harlemsar]

What if you accomplish your dream and land on the Sun?

[@bolivar1789]

The most important thing is being able to say this: "I am enough." Because only then, we can also learn to appreciate the " good enough". If you want to reach this point, Brene Brown's wonderful book " Daring Greatly" and her excellent TED talk are very helpful. Well, in a world of constant " compare and despair", that state of feeling " I am enough" is not a place where you can always stay once you get there. That requiers a lot of clarity of mind. For example we must constantly remind ourselves of these things: that we have only a certain amount of talent at hand, that we have the past that we have with a family we didn't choose, and we have the body we have, that has its own problems. So what we can do with the combination of all three is of course limited. But as long as we are honest with ourselves and we are not being lazy but rather very curious and diligent, then we can see the outcomes of our efforts, and ultimately the life we created as " enough" and learn to be happy with them. As they say, you don't see the world as it is but as you are. So it is all in your mind! Considering our obsession with perfectionism, here is a quote I love a lot: " So many of us believe in perfection, which ruins everything else, because perfect is not only the enemy of the good; it's also the enemy of the realistic, the possible and the fun". Rebecca Solnit And I love the following poem a lot too. So many of our dissapointments come from an obsession of wanting to be " somebody". That's why, someone who is proud to be "a nobody" is indeed reminding us of something very consoling: I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too? Then there's a pair of us - don't tell! They'd banish us, you know. How dreary to be somebody! How public, like a frog To tell your name the livelong day To an admiring bog! Emily Dickinson By the way, friends from Brasil, do you remember this little piece by Martha Medeira? I have heard it from Lenine's son Bruno. He reads this before his father sings the wonderful song " Envergo mas nao quebro": "Aventura não é escalar montanhas, não é atravessar desertos, não é preciso bravura. Aventura não é saltar de avião, não é descer cachoeira, não é preciso tontura. Aventura não é comer bicho vivo, não é beber aguardente, não é preciso angústia. Aventura não é morar em castelo, não é correr de Ferrari, não é preciso frescura. Aventura é tudo o que faz uma pessoa tornar-se capaz de abrir mão da loucura. Aventura é ser mãe e pai."

[@prisacchettin]

Hi, Lua! thanks for mentioning the song by Lenine, I just listened to it and it's lovely. Though I know some songs by him, I had never heard this one. And I love the constellation you formed with Dickinson and Lenine - both so apart from one another in space and time, but connected by the love for being alive. Greetings from São Paulo, BR!

[@bolivar1789]

@@prisacchettin Oi Priscila! Nice to meet you :- ) Thanks a lot for taking the time to read this. I am happy to hear that you got to listen to that wonderful song. I love Lenine! He and Chico Buarque, the singing philosophers of your country, are the reasons why I am trying to learn Portuguese. Compreendo quase tudo mas falo muito engraçado :- ) I wish you and all your loved ones health and peace in these difficult days. Beijos

[@sreedivyau9436]

Thanks for this ❤

[@bolivar1789]

@@sreedivyau9436 You are most welcome! Thank you for your time. Best wishes🥰

[@Ai-io9ir]

I have been suffering from anxiety due to being a perfectionist. My mom and my sister keep on saying that I should just do whatever best in my ability. I think they have the same idea as what the video is about, being good enough. However, as perfctionist, I am used to see things on the extreme. So, even when people say: "Do your best in your ability" or "It's enough to be good enough", I still feel like I am not doing my best or I am not good enough. This kind of thinking results me in feeling incompetent and it really destroy my confidence.

[@nicolejenni6551]

I’ve never read a comment with describes how i feel. I can relat to every single word you’ve written!

[@ellipsisms]

Oh man, this is so relevant right now. I cried because of Uni until my eyes were swollen yesterday, you guys are wizards.

[@mansianadkat]

"Don't let perfect be the enemy of good enough."

[@alianisz]

Could you elaborate..

[@ruki4929]

If you're a perfectionist, it is practically impossible to be able to have a good laugh at yourself or a failure. So you shouldn't let your goals stop you from taking criticisms or mistakes more lightheartedly.

[@susanstromgren9624]

Love this! As an additional note, Lee Iacocca once wrote a book and one thing stood out for me....the key is knowing when good enough is good enough...and when it isn't. There are just some things that are too important for good enough but they are usually a small part of our lives.

[@TheChrisHoang]

You KNOW this video is good enough

[@adventangel18]

For real... your videos always have impeccable timings or just the right words to ease the soul during situations like this... Will have to repeat to myself, that things are always good enough and we should be more satisfied with what we have. Thank you so much. :)

[@rockguitarist8907]

I struggle with this myself. Trying to be perfect. Trying to accomplish more. Struggling to be who I know I cannot become, but pushing myself to wits end regardless. Thanks for posting.

[@gamo9248]

I'm slowly but surely becoming addicted to your videos.

[@0zDune]

Be the best you that you can be, And you'll never need to be anything more.

[@tinakelly329]

They should be teaching this in school along with maths and English. It is so very important for us to know all this. The misery and pain we might have saved ourselves. I'm so glad I found you. The school of life. I've mentioned you to lots of people..

[@StrasnusDude]

trueeeeeeee. i realize every single day i am not contented with what i have and i dont realize, i have it better than most folks.

[@KaneK1234]

StrasnusDude If you contemplate other people who are worse off to make you feel better, you are not a good person.

[@eltriplej6944]

"Do your best and you'll know your worth."

[@goliathtigerfishes]

This is my favorite video from you guys. It has really helped ease a lot of stress from my daily life and is giving me a more positive outlook on certain situations.

[@Napoleon4778]

I have always said this! 'How are you? - Good enough - Why only good enough? - Because good enough is good enough!'

[@Satiscapri]

That particular place is not excessive hope,it's excessive expectations.

[@manuelpinero4712]

Whet Wil I think you are right. you calmed a little bit, this video maked me feel sad.

[@Satiscapri]

Why did the video made you feel sad?

[@manuelpinero4712]

A little hard to explain. I've always been a person with hope, and someone who more or less knows what he wants, so i've made the possible to get it. I've got some things but not many others, and i've made some bad decissions in my life. I'm still trying to improve myself and my life but sometimes I ask myself if can reach the things I propose, if I dream too much. If I am not good enough.

[@Satiscapri]

You're good enough and everyone has made bad decisions but you don't dwell on them,you learn from them and move on. Keep believing in yourself,keep dreaming,never give up and there's no limit to what you can achieve in this life.

[@pennymac16]

I think Alain intentionally said "hope" instead of "expectations". One may argue that they have different conotations, right?

[@1lmjm]

Yes it is..but sometimes some of the videos could be a little dangerous to watch for a vulnerable person who is in, say a very abusive relationship. Their reasons for staying are always complex, yes it can involve a lot of unconscious replaying or trying to resolve early life traumas, which the person can become aware of..but I think SOL needs to assert that there are certain behaviours that really shouldn't be tolerated. There are very violent people out there and a vulnerable person (can be anyone really) can make excuses for staying and putting up with treatment if they've learned early on or whatever to not expect any more, or find reasons such as some of the videos that they shouldn't want or expect better for themselves. Yes, living with another person will always have its conflicts, it is inherently difficult and never as good as we would like it, but there needs to be a line where a person knows that the relationship is no longer safe, and knows that yes, emotional and psychological abuse that can escalate to physical abuse is not acceptable, even if 'good enough' some of the time. This may seem very obvious to some but trust me coming from experience, when you're in it the lines are always blurry, you're not able to see the wood for the trees and with the hope of change always lingering on the horizon, you find yourself making excuses for or being in denial of the most horrendous words and acts of abuse, including physical and sexual. A video on this would help.

[@pennymac16]

I'm not sure, but they might have already done one. And as much as I agree with what you're saying, I don't think it applies to what this video is about (in my eyes), which is how one sees _oneself_ rather than how you see others or how they treat you. As appears to be the theme of this channel, the focus is entirely on the person thinking, how they feel about themselves. I also don't think it would've been necessary, much less obligatory, to include a tidbit specially for people in abusive relationships. It's the same as with trigger warnings: it's just not practical to always include them for everything and everyone who *may* get triggered in a way. One may even argue that this video _supports_ abused people, in that it is telling them they are good enough _despite_ what their partners might tell them, so they may feel more confident in wnding the relationship. EDIT: Well, I kind of have to retract my argument after rewatching. He does mention the application to other areas of life, such as relationships, which may have "many dark momtents."

[@anismatar]

Maybe a video on dangers of compromising for the stakes of staying in relation. Self-sacrificing with a person who clearly thinks it's either his/her way or the hi-way is sheer stupidity and life long servitude not compromise. However, the good enough notion should be compared to perfection strive not to things could have been worse.

[@1lmjm]

What I said may not seem immediately relevant to this particular video, but I meant in more general terms SOL videos focus on understanding why people are the way they are and react the way they do. But you can try and be understanding and know no one nor any relationship is perfect, but it's the ability to gauge where the line is that is the real difficulty, how much you should take, the degree to which you should change and compromise yourself. Yes that is the individual's choice, and one of the most difficult in life I think. A common theme in these videos is that your partner can do this or that and the other and it may look like they don't love you or you don't love them, and they explain why this is not the case. But really fact is they don't always love you, and you may not always love them, and it's knowing for sure that's the case and what the truth is is where the grey area lies. There was recently a video on wishing a loved one dead (daydreaming more than actually desiring it) and explaining how this is normal and doesn't mean you don't love them. But equally it could simply be that you do not love them and think it would be easier than having to go through a break up and the guilt and uncertainty and upheaval that results. I think a video should be made on what exactly are the real signs you don't love someone anymore, and the real boundaries that should be there so a relationship does not turn abusive (and an exact definition of what represents abuse), because usually things such as angry rages, name calling, jealousy, lying, and even cheating are all explained away by SOL as just part of relationships.

[@BigHenFor]

1lmjm What TSoL is advocating is the Middle Path, reasonable imperfection, not the need to accept the unacceptable. Life is imperfect, so to expect perfection is a mistake. However, this is not to say one shouldn't try to improve one's life; rather that one should accept and learn from failure, and when feasible increase your failure rate. This isn't passivity or giving up on positive change. It is fostering an attitude of experimentation. To quote: "If you don't like where you are, change it...you are not a tree." When you have had enough of emotional or physical abuse, then you will change. That's all anyone can really do - be the change you want to see in the world, and choose differently.

[@sophiem5631]

yeah, it really bothers me how SOL makes these sweeping statements that don't reflect the complexity of life. 'good enough' is not good enough when you're in an abusive relationship, or when your job's 'good enough' because your boss won't give you the raise you deserve or you can't get something good because you didn't have the educational opportunities of a richer person etc. There are so many ways in which convincing yourself your life is 'good enough' means accepting unfair situations on a personal or societal level.

[@Naistov]

Uuuggghhh, had to hold back tears because the notion of being just "good enough" had hit me hard af last week. Doing and thinking so is so damn liberating, and I feel much happier :)

[@mystiquelou1277]

Yes!!! Leave good enough alone!!

[@Professor3022]

persevere through the challenges of love, work and children is quietly heroic. right!

[@georgeconnett7812]

"Good Enough Is Good Enough" big if true

[@claudiang.6121]

dude... this hits me right in the middle. school's stressing me out so badly right now and it seems that it won't come to an end

[@ohno7735]

Just listening to this guys voice makes me feel better.

[@askew9976]

I’ll never be good enough for anyone that I know. I’m plenty for me. I’m all I need.

[@hexagon-nebulous2010]

Normal is a Normal word.

[@kasto9060]

I liked this video, because i think it delivers another message to it. First of all it says, that we should accept ourselves as what we are and have. Therefore there is no need to be envious on others. Some ppl might be rich, some might look way better, but as long as you are happy with yourself there isnt the sligthest reason to crave for what others have. What you have is good enough! Though that doesnt mean in the sligthest, that there is no room for improvement. But one should improve for the sake of achieving this improvement and not, because of the need to improve for the sake of improving. thats at least how i understood this:)

[@Pollicina92]

Yes, you can improve on the base of acceptance.

[@mephistophelesthesilentchi3446]

People always want more because in truth, they don't really know what they want. So it's not just about learning how to settle for less, it's about finding what's best for YOU no matter how others may view it.

[@ChesterRGC]

After watching this video we should not content with mediocre results; we should keep our perfectionist sense, because this would help us to progress in any aspect of life, but the thing we should not do is to punish ourselves due to an unexpected worse result

[@nollange]

Do you just happen to always know what's going on in my life and release these videos when needed!?! I seriously needed this.

[@MaryArts]

I wish all people would accept the things that are good enough. Then we wouldn't fear each other, our jobs, our goals with others and applications anymore.

[@lolar6085]

It seems to me this advice it is much more appreciated for guilty people than perfeccionist . When feeling guilty or too much responsible for the things we do wrong to others it is difficult to enjoy life in general so it is a big relief to know that because we are humans, meaning imperfects, "good enough" parent, friend, wife or whatever is the best we can be. That's to be realistic. Most perfectionist will not appreciate this advice because maybe they think that to aim for perfection or to look like perfect is the price for being loved.

[@theoldar]

Anyone with teenagers needs this kind of reassurance now and then.

[@405OKCShiningOn]

years later, I understand now good enough is the best anyone can do

[@JackyTheNerd]

This is arguably one of the better videos made recently. It's something people can use on an everyday basis, not just in the realm of work and relationships.

[@lucascosmesilva9639]

the eternal fight for being satisfied while gently pursuing something and getting better on what u already are..... danm there's a real challenge sometimes i wonder if one day no more challenges will rise what will be of a life without a challenge from me or from the world .

[@AnkitKshatriya]

Wow killing hopes in an instant....good enough for most might not be good enough for most others

[@lauradespierre1615]

This voice is so relaxing. I always watch this channel before going to sleep to calm down. :D

[@MasterGhostf]

I still can't accept this.I know I am not the best, but I want everything.

[@albertoz4334]

Thank you for doing pauses between paragraphs. It's a big help for people whose mother tongue isn't English and for assimilating the last idea.

[@jattprime2927]

oh my God when i heard london i nearly cried my parents live in london! !!!!!!!!!! This is the best day of my life! !!!!!!!

[@bhumikasethi2280]

The fact that you put so many feelings of torment into a 3 minute video and that it made me feel relevant, hats off!

[@nomansdream6913]

"good enough" is not an option when everyone else is better

[@jamessimpson8641]

This guy is so underrated

[@joecurran2811]

The last time I was this early, Germany had just beaten Brazil 7-1

[@CyberHo4X]

:D der war gut ^^

[@knightofnights1693]

lol I remember that time, my brother was rooting for Brazil and the score was 2-0 so I told him that they still had a chance, then I hear "Gooaaaaallll" *My brother walks out*

[@blakkwaltz]

lol i saw the gif on 4chan about it img.4plebs.org/boards/sp/image/1474/20/1474209348246.gif

[@iarajane1052]

It's kinda sad to be a Brazilian and realize that no one will ever forget that lol

[@CyberHo4X]

Nun, ich als Deutscher sollte sowas nicht vergessen, aber es juckt uns eigentlich nicht -/ nicht mehr. :D So, me as a German shouldn't forget this, but actually we don't care about it longer. :D +lara Jane

[@mahirdursunoglu]

the best you can is good enough

[@coreycox2345]

Of the exacting parent is unusually good at many things...double whammy.

[@paydenallen9552]

The good can be the enemy of the perfect when the good is other people's perfect. As long as the good allows you the independence to reach your own perfect.

[@tylerlittle7912]

This video sparked a revelation, an epiphany, in my mind. For the longest time I was never able to satiate both my perfectionist self and my inner couch potato. That is, until I saw the phrase "good enough is good enough." It's as if that phrase and my own self-motivation act as a sort of checks and balances to each other. "Good enough is good enough" and "just keep trying" keep me from teetering from one absolute (being perfectionism and over-sensitivity to mistakes) to another absolute (being stagnation and the numbness to mistakes). It sounds over-dramatic, I know, but it's as if a mental ceasefire has been issued in my mind and I can finally take break from fighting this constant mental conflict between my perfectionism and my laziness. For now, at least, this video has given me a mental respite. Truly, thank you School of Life. You give me advice and wisdom that I have not found anywhere else. :)

[@litjunkie3808]

This makes me stick with my present job though it's not perfect but still I sometimes have moments of genuine enjoyment which make it good enough.Thank you School of Life.

[@ghost085]

Good enough. I can do and be that.

[@cavangriffin1514]

Love the animation and a wonderful lesson I'll carry with me for my days as per usual. Thank you a great deal, everyone at the school of life.

[@alicewong5619]

Knowledge cannot just good enough right? It will ruins the future!

[@Potenti4lz]

I can so relate to the fact that merely keeping healthy every day and doing all of our chores is a challenge in itself, especially after nearly dying last year from an Intestinal Obstruction from Crohn's...

[@joshuapatel3502]

I cried during this video.

[@vjorp5332]

Thank you shool of life. Today you made me less depressed, not more...

[@clairebun]

I wish I had access to this channel five years ago. But I'm seeing it now, and I guess that's good enough.

[@ellisb3814]

i used to have the 'good enough is good enough' mindset through middle and high school. now in college doing degree, i feel that that mindset is gone with people's expectations all around me. i'm trying to not let that get to me.

[@andrewosegueda2283]

As children we are always bombarded by cartoon shows and movies about extravagant heroes with super natural abilities. Everyone want to be that hero ...that glory. but, in realistic terms the glory is just being another cog in the machine

[@thecryingzode7812]

but what's the line between "good enough" and mediocre?

[@teresc3181]

For me, I think it's "happiness" :) ...no matter how little, or how much it is, if you don't feel happy/ satisfied, then it's not good enough :) ...Just take note that it should be happiness based on your own standards, not other's :D

[@bukkysonubi2431]

I feel like when it comes to being 'good enough' there's more emphasis on trying and giving it all your effort, so much that it actually becomes unhealthy or difficult to continue to do so. From here, you realise that what you're trying to do, produce and/or achieve etc, is actually good enough. Being mediocre, I guess in some ways, equates to laziness. Maybe you're not trying hard enough, and you're aware of this, yet you constantly decide to just move on, and be 'mediocre'.

[@murilloelias2904]

I think mediocre is very often good enough.

[@TNothingFree]

I Love your videos! We all fight perfectionism, including me, many of my students feel that way, I always tell me you don't need to worry, you are at your own skill and at your own time.

[@YamiAi]

In relation to well-being, satisficing > maximizing.

[@niccolomachiavelli5118]

Best thing i watched in my entire life.

[@171reko]

Really needed this. I have a lot of things going on in my life academically that make me feel like a failure every time something remotely bad happens, I want to be a writer but I guess sometimes, not being famous is good enough.

[@MrNobodyAid]

Good Enough Is NOT Good Enough... You can try say otherwise but you only kid yourself...

[@parnianx]

I fail to see how this line of thought does not promote settling and letting your dreams go

[@emmatessier600]

It's mainly directed at the types of people (like myself) who are always in pursuit of their dreams, but tend to feel unaccomplished even if we are living very good lives. Anything a perfectionist may desire, but has not been achieved (yet), becomes the cause of unhappiness. We need to hear this stuff to learn how to be happy regardless if the dream is achieved. (For example, I'm studying to be an engineer which is one of my dreams, but it will take me a little longer than I expected. I have trouble accepting that being six months of the original schedule is still OK and good enough...)

[@mareecuree]

slowly and gradually learning this

[@roberts.9299]

"Excessive Hope".

[@gringogreen4719]

So true. If one looks around them, and everything you see is pretty much the end result of "good enough." Very rarely is something or someone the apex of design or tops in their field. "Good enough" will see you through most of your life. Let that take some pressure off of you. You do you and make the best of your life.😉

[@crediblecat7498]

Good enough is not good enough.

[@tiansmusic]

I love this message, I grew up with a perfectionist mom

[@HashbrownMashup]

"Love work and children" Is a single unemployed 20yo Good enough!

[@alterego924]

so we should accept being and living mediocre lives

[@brendamanchester6969]

You guys are so amazing ~ thank you!

[@bemobvio]

Sometimes when I'm in bed I really think is good enough what I did early. The next morning I wake up felling like doing my best, and I truly do it, then, at night doesn't matter what I did, I know I done my best, and if I haven't that is good enough.

[@bemobvio]

The most important thing is doing something :)

[@noohandsnerd-life8998]

there's always room for improvement...so Dont settle.

[@doodledlie]

This calmed me so much. I love this.

[@AqierDesigns]

this is a motivation killer tho. if you always think you're good enough you won't become better.