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The Discomforting Power of Creative Destruction

The Discomforting Power of Creative Destruction

Messiness is more rewarding than perfection

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Amy L Bernstein
Mar 05, 2024
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a round mirror hanging on the wall above a sink
Photo by Tile Merchant Ireland on Unsplash

When we remodeled our aging guest bathroom last year, we went all out. We had one shot at this and I, in particular, wanted it to be stunningly perfect.

Well, we overshot the mark.

Meaning, we made the thing “too pretty to use.” Every day as I walk past the gleaming tiles and gorgeous cabinets, these words silentl…

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