Virtually any practical task becomes chaos within seconds of

Virtually any practical task becomes chaos within seconds of me getting near it.

📖 David Baddiel

🌍 English | 👨‍💼 Comedian

🎂 May 28, 1964

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This quote humorously highlights a common human experience—the feeling of creating disorder when attempting to solve or manage real-world problems. It resonates with the idea that sometimes, our efforts can inadvertently complicate situations rather than simplify them. This sense of amusing incompetence can serve as a reminder to approach challenging tasks with patience and perhaps humility, accepting that perfection isn't always achievable and that setbacks are part of the process. Embracing such self-awareness can foster resilience and even humor in the face of everyday chaos.

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