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11:11 Tuesdays by Vaishali Wagle

April 14, 2026


Happy 11:11 Tuesdays Reader,

Here are 1 Thought, 1 Quote, 1 Word and 1 Humour for you to reflect upon this week.


1.

Thought

The Perfection Trap.

Perfectionism at senior leadership levels doesn't signal high standards or being meticulous.

It's a disguise where the leader is stuck in a trap of wanting control.

So, perfectionism is rarely about quality, it’s almost always about control and it signals mistrust, disguised as standards.

What would shift for you if you trust your judgment over jurisdiction?

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1.

Quote

“There is no perfection, only beautiful versions of brokenness.”


1.

Word

Quintessence

(n.) — the most perfect or typical example of a quality.


1.

Humour

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Vaishali Wagle

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