"The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly - indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection."

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Source: Conversation Between Arianna and Her Daughters. www.huffingtonpost.com. April 9, 2007.

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Arianna Huffington

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Arianna Huffington is a prominent author and entrepreneur, known for her work on redefining success through well-being and her book 'Thrive.'

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