Progress over Perfectionism

byPBA

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5 days ago

I was listening to a couple of podcasts today and as I was writing in my journal, thought it might be worth a share here to see if anyone else gets caught in this trap.

I often chase the perfect end result, there’s a simple truth that tends to get overlooked: Progress is almost always better than perfection. If I wait around for things to be perfect, I might never get off the starting block. Instead, each step forward, no matter how small, is a win. It’s about building momentum and learning as we go, rather than stalling out waiting for the perfect moment.

So go ahead and enjoy the process over the pristine. In other words: it’s not about getting it perfect the first time, it’s about getting it going and refining along the way.

So, let’s not wait until January or any other arbitrary milestone to get going. The beauty of focusing on progress is that it invites us to start right now, not at some perfect time in the future. Why not take that first small step today? Each bit of progress you make now is a little gift to your future self. It’s about building habits and confidence bit by bit rather than waiting for the calendar to flip over.

We don’t need a New Year’s resolution to give ourselves permission to begin. Just start where we are, celebrate the little milestones, and watch how those small steps add up over time.

Have a great day

Peter