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Done is Better Than Perfect
In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s essential to recognize the value of progress over perfection. Pursuing perfection can lead to procrastination, self-doubt, and missed opportunities. Embracing the mantra “done is better than perfect” can liberate us from the shackles of perfectionism and propel us toward success. Here are the benefits of embracing imperfection and how prioritizing completion can lead to growth and achievement.
1. Perfectionism: The Paralysis of Progress
Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. While it can drive us to excel, it can also hinder our progress. The pursuit of perfection often leads to excessive self-criticism, fear of failure, and an unwillingness to take risks. This mindset can result in missed deadlines, unfinished projects, and a lack of fulfillment. Recognizing the negative impact of perfectionism is the first step towards embracing imperfection. We can only embrace imperfection if we understand that we were not made to be perfect.
If we were, there would be no deities, the Christian God, the Muslims’ Allah, etc. When our life takes this road of wanting to be what we were not made to be, we live in a constant state of delusions of what we are, more to others than what we should be to ourselves. To seek the act of perfectionism is a reflection of what the world gives, making us question, each day…
