Perfection is one of the most indescribable attributes of our life. Many seek it and yet, one has to ask whether all this pursuit of perfection practical? Many believe it is so, and say that they stand for something more in life than the average man does. Surely this sounds noble and makes sense to some degree, and yet something about it sounds arrogant, and even over the top. Why do you suppose this is?
Not long ago a gentleman asked me; "So are you a perfectionist?" In quick response I said, "No, I really don't have time to be a erfectionist”. Being a perfectionist in anything you do is no mean task. You need to rework, review, correct, repair, do afresh etc when you aspire to be a perfectionist. It is a very time consuming and tedious process. It can drain you. And it may not give the result you are expecting. But the output of a perfectionist will be far more superior to other mediocre works
Seeking excellence is fine. But it should not block you from your ultimate goal. Your ultimate goal can be for instance winning an essay contest, meeting a deadline or writing something of tremendous importance. Several poets, actors, architects, artists and authors get into a terrible problem when they look for excellence.
Innovators and inventors also often fail to bring their creations forward, as they work so very hard towards that final percent of perfection. 100% perfection is, ultimately, completely unattainable. Seeking perfection is very costly in time and money; it makes the whole concept of perfection completely irrelevant.
Let me make a recommendation to you; never let perfection keep you from your goals and dreams. Always move towards excellence, but do not
make that your end game. Please consider this and how it applies to you.
make that your end game. Please consider this and how it applies to you.
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