I'm Gretchen Rubin and welcome to a little happier.

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This is a funny story that I often remember from the first days of my marriage.

So Jamie and I were living in New York City and Jamie was working as an associate at a law firm.

And I've never forgotten the day when he came home and said to me,

well, I don't know if I would make partner at this law firm.

But I now know that if I did make partner, I would not be the dumbest partner at this law firm.

And I think about this often.

For example, when I was thinking about starting this podcast, you know,

what was it going to be? Was it going to be good? Was it going to be good enough?

How anxious was I going to get about striving to make it as good as it could possibly be?

And when I get in that mode, when I'm feeling uneasy or insecure,

I don't want to accept mediocrity certainly.

But I take great comfort in the thought.

I may not be the best, but I'm probably not the worst.

Reminding me self of that really helps me keep perspective on things.

I'm Gretchen Rubin and I hope this makes your week a little happier.