I found that the last wipe isn't about cleaning thoroughly, but about the color fading to a level you can accept.

Life is the same way; close enough is fine. The more you dig in, the more mess there is.
Actually, life is like wiping your butt—it's not about cleaning perfectly, but about learning to let go. So just do your best, and leave the rest to your underwear.
As the saying goes, if you have a fate of staying awake at night, you won't have the morning to wake up early. Don't blame yourself for sleeping in; even if you wake up early, you can't create much value. Sure, the early bird catches the worm, but the early worm will also be eaten by the bird.
My third uncle once said that not being disciplined is itself a form of discipline. He has his poetry and distant dreams; you have your laziness and arrogance.