Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

When You Have No Options

Daily Chase #160

Dec 12, 2025
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She had lived with the problem for two years.

A PhD psychologist with a botched eyebrow tattoo that dominated her daily routine. Twelve to fifteen minutes of makeup just to feel presentable. No going out in the rain. No staying over at friends’ houses. Her dating life suffered. The stress was constant.

She felt comp…

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