listen to me, this is so so important: you've gotta get used to really giving it your 60% as a default. like don't half-ass it necessarily but try not to go over 70% or so of an ass. you'll feel better and live a happier more fulfilled life, and on the rare occasions where you do need to lock the fuck in you'll be able to pull off bullshit that the sad miserable wretches giving it their 100% can never dream of, because they're busy draining themselves dry and you have energy reserves to spare.
This.
"Do your best" doesn't mean "Always give 100% of your full overall potential" it means "In any given moment, give it all you've got to spare."
I don't usually have 100% to spare. I usually have a good 30% designated towards keeping me and my loved ones alive, and another 10% towards not losing track of my to-do list.
On the up-side I've been repeatedly told my "half-assed" is better than many people's "110%".
I've learned when to aim for a C.
I've also learned that when I aim for a C I still often get an A, because showing up consistently, however half-assedly, turns out to be a good 90% of the need being met, actually.
So please, for your sake and everyone else's, don't do everything you can, just do your share.
