Read to Thrive: ‘Brave, Not Perfect’

This is part of a series offering top insights from interesting reads to help you up-level in work and life.

"Brave, Not Perfect" by Reshma Saujani, a trailblazing author, activist, and founder of Girls Who Code, an organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. I am inspired by Saujani’s remarkable journey and vision. The book is a powerful read that also incorporates solid research and facts about the challenges of balancing work and life commitments without succumbing to burnout. Through inspiring stories and practical advice, Saujani encourages readers to embrace imperfection, shed the fear of failure, and embrace a bolder, more courageous approach to life.

TOP INSIGHTS

• Embrace imperfection: Let go of the need for perfection and accept that it's okay to make mistakes along the way.

• Fear less, fail more: Confront your fears and take calculated risks, knowing that failure is an essential part of growth and learning.

• Live life bolder: Break free from societal expectations and pursue your passions, unapologetically and boldly.

QUOTES THAT INSPIRED

• "I encourage you to embrace the messiness of life. It’s okay to take risks and to fail, and it’s also okay to have days where you just can’t take another step."

• "Be brave enough to be bad at something new."

• "You don’t need to be perfect to be extraordinary."

OVERALL

"Brave, Not Perfect" is a liberating and empowering read that offers a fresh perspective on embracing imperfection, taking risks, and living life courageously. It resonated deeply with me, and I expect it will resonate with individuals who follow my work and those who are high-achievers juggling the demands of  working in a field where they feel undervalued and underrepresented. The book reminds us  that we don't have to be perfect to achieve fulfillment in both our personal and professional lives.