It’s Time to Drop the Perfectionism
Do you hold yourself to high standards for everything? If so, you’re not alone. Most gifted people strive for perfection.
But what if inflexible standards are slowing you down and holding you back?
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More often than not, continual high standards aren’t needed for us to succeed in life. Think about people like Einstein, Oprah, Donald Trump, Walt Disney and Bill Gates. These famously accomplished people have reported that they owe their achievements to their unstoppable nature and willingness to make mistakes.
The trick is to recognize when high standards are necessary and when they actually get in the way of innovation, efficiency and fulfillment. Getting to the place of good enough on most tasks and projects allows us to get more done without compromising quality.…
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