Finding the Good in Others Starts with Letting Go of Perfection

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If you genuinely try to see the best in others, you’ll need to let go of the illusion of perfection. People are not flawless—and never will be. But perhaps goodness only becomes visible when we begin to accept human nature as it truly is: layered, imperfect, and deeply real.

Recognizing the good in others doesn’t mean ignoring flaws. It means looking deeper. Every person, even those who frustrate us, has something to teach. Even negative interactions can hold a mirror to our own strengths, weaknesses, or areas of needed growth.

And here’s the shift: When you look for the good in others, you often begin to uncover good in yourself. You’re reminded of your own capacity to care, to listen, and to grow. You become a little more grounded in your values—and perhaps a little more inspired, too.

Sometimes, we discover good by doing good. Not for recognition, but because something inside us says, this matters. That’s where quiet self-confidence begins to take root.

What a small cost for such a meaningful return. Look for the good. Let go of perfection. You’ll find more than you expected.