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25 Things I Would Rather Be Than "Perfect"

Real people aren't perfect, and perfect people aren't real.

Maggie Murphy
Dec 06, 2016
East Carolina University
25 Things I Would Rather Be Than "Perfect"
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It's easy to judge a book by its cover. To assume we know who a person is by how they look or the pictures they post. But why do people try so hard to appear perfect nowadays? Instead, focus more on what's on the inside and the other things you have to offer. I came across an article called "20 Things I'd Rather Be Than "Pretty"" and it inspired my own list of 25 things I'd rather be than "Perfect".

1. Strong

I want to have the courage to keep going, even when I have nothing left.


2. Independent

If I lean on others to hold me up, I'll never learn to stand on my own.


3. Adventurous

I want to see every possibility as an adventure.


4. Passionate

I want to put everything I have into everything I do.


5. Loyal

I want to be admired for my dedication to others, even if it is not always returned.


6. Responsible

I want my word to mean something.


7. Empathetic

I want to feel what others are going through so they know they're not alone.


8. Fearless

I want to have the courage to overcome my fears.


9. Creative

I want my creativity to be recognized because it is the greatest rebellion in existence.


10. Educated

I want to be educated with knowledge in my mind and experience in my soul.


11. Clumsy

I want to fall so that I can learn to get back up.


12. Reckless

I'll never grow as a person if I don't get out of my comfort zone.


13. Mysterious

I want parts of my life to stay a mystery because the less people know about me, the more interested they will be.


14. Intuitive

I want to listen to my mind but be able to trust my heart.


15. Witty

I want to impact someone just with my smile because laughter is the greatest medicine.


16. Giving

I want to give to others so someday they have enough to give to someone else.


17. Free-spirited

I want to stand out and be recognized as my own person.


18. Youthful

I want to always be young at heart, even when the rest of me grows older.


19. Hardworking

I want to earn what I get out of life, not have it handed to me.


20. Purposeful

I want to serve a purpose in someone's life, even if I don't know it.


21. Optimistic

If I look for the good in things, good things will find me.


22. Feisty

I'd rather be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.


23. Confident

I want to be proud of who I am and what I have to offer, even if others don't see it.


24. Worldly

I want to see how others live and understand where they come from.


25. Happy

I want to enjoy whatever comes my way because after all, the best thing I can be in this world is happy.

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