Good Enough.
Good enough is done. Perfectionism has the high price of likely never getting started.
Are you an overthinker?
Are you a procrastinator?
Do you find yourself thinking about ideas but never getting started?
Do you think about an idea so long that it becomes too big to complete?
When seeking to be great or perfect in every endeavor, we set an impossibly high bar for ourselves, and often the price is never getting started.
For this week’s newsletter, we wanted to challenge you to look at where perfectionism shows up for you. Where do you see yourself holding back or overthinking? Maybe you are worried about looking silly or not being good enough. The reality is anything that has been done for the first time likely looked weird or unusual to everyone else.
Here are some thoughts to consider when those doubts creep in:
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” Sylvia Plath
“One of the ego’s favorite paths of resistance is to fill you with doubt.” Ram Dass
“Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.” Dan Millman
“Successful people have fear, successful people have doubts, and successful people have worries. They just don’t let these feelings stop them.” T. Harv Eker
“If you are going to doubt anything in life, doubt your own limitations.” Dan Brule
When we have the courage to get started, let go of our self-doubt, and worry about what others may think, we allow ourselves to step into our greatness.
You’ll never know what you can do until you let go and accept that the “first” of any of your endeavors will be bad. Go do it anyway, and get better.
“When we have the courage to make mediocre, messy things it leads to the most brilliant things.”
Resources: Interested in going deeper into this week’s topic? Check out these additional resources.
Why Good Enough Is Better Than Perfect: Explore the compelling case for prioritizing 'good enough' over perfection in this article, and uncover the benefits it brings for fostering innovation and driving results
8 Ways to Be an Anti-Perfectionist - Perfectionism is paralyzing: Discover 8 actionable ways to embrace an anti-perfectionist mindset and make the most out of 2015 in this insightful article.
How to Manage Your Perfectionism: Learn effective strategies for managing perfectionism and achieving greater success in your endeavors through this comprehensive HBR article
5 ways to embrace anti-perfectionism: Discover five practical strategies to embrace anti-perfectionism and cultivate greater joy, growth, and fulfillment in your life
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