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The Imperfection of Risk Mitigation

Risk Musings • 630 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Risk mitigation Resilience Connections Preparedness Imperfection

Risk mitigation is imperfect by definition, it reduces impact but doesn't eliminate it.
Shore up overall resilience to mitigate risk and be better prepared for disasters.
Strengthen connections, periodically assess the horizon, and be prepared to change direction to improve risk mitigation.

Purgatory

Holly Elmore • 157 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Existence Self-Acceptance Reality Imperfection Self-love

Purgatory metaphor symbolizes the fear of self-acceptance and desire for perfection.
Living in Purgatory means denying current reality and missing out on opportunities.
Antidote to Purgatory is accepting oneself as is and embracing the present reality.

On Mastery & Mediocrity

Weekly Wisdom • 79 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23

📖 Philosophy Achievement Mastery Imperfection Self-Improvement

Striving for mastery is natural and rewarding, driven by intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.
Most people are mediocre at most things, so it's important to find what you excel at or create your own path.
The balance between striving for excellence and accepting mediocrity is a complex interplay that requires thoughtful consideration.

Unknown Tomorrow: Doing Our Best without Expecting Perfection

Humanities in Revolt • 119 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Human Values Social Change Imperfection Optimism

Do our best with what we have, be strategic, and recognize that even small contributions are valuable for social change.
Reject the idea that perfection is necessary for worthwhile efforts, and avoid letting the pursuit of perfection lead to inaction.
Social change can often defy expectations, and historic examples remind us that perseverance and action can lead to progress, even in the face of setbacks.

#33 What can jenga, champagne flutes and musical knives teach us about design?

Design Lobster • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 20

🪑 Design Objects Imperfection Innovation Music Pragmatism

Imperfections can enhance designs - like bubbles in champagne glasses and variations in Jenga blocks.
Everyday objects, like knives, can have unexpected uses - like being tools for sharing information.
Innovation often stems from combining knowledge from diverse fields, so keep interests broad and embrace distractions.

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