SOME THINGS DON’T HAVE TO BE PURFECT

Duda Owner IONOS • September 28, 2015

If you are at all like me, then you caught that obvious typo in the title. After all, who in the world would spell the word “perfect” imperfectly? I would today to make a point.

Please understand that I am not advocating playing fast and loose with the English language nor am I saying that we should ignore our skills and our craft. I believe that we should always aim for the best that we can deliver in every situation. All I am saying is that we should not let our perfectionistic streak become our sole criterion for success.

To be professionally and personally effective, one must learn to assess resources against the clock. While I might have a Boeing 747 vision for that new project, sometimes I have to settle for the Cessna vision instead. Success in life and in business means constantly making those kinds of adjustments. You must learn to accept that not every battle can or should be won. Choose your battles wisely.

This takes much wisdom and patience. When you do it right, it also greatly reduces your stress level. I speak from experience because I am a recovering perfectionist.

Thomas Oppong is the founder at Alltopsstartups. I love the way that he captures this concept:

“The real world rewards those who get stuff done. Not the perfectionists.”

Remember, you do not have to be perfect. However, let’s get stuff done!

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