I Quit Perfectionism. I Don't Miss It.
I'm condensing this newsletter to better align with my minimalist nature. That, and your attention span. I know that when I see a long article, I don't read it; I skim.
I'm going to try a lighter format where I'll flip one conventional concept on its head each week. Then give you a few pointers for putting it to work in the real world.
If Something is Worth Doing, It is Worth Doing Poorly
You'll waste your precious life if you wait until something is perfect. You'll overthink, stress, and put undo pressure on yourself to succeed. (Sound familiar?)
By doing things poorly you free yourself to become a prolific creator. You limit your creative potential when you want everything polished and professional. In school you are rewarded for perfection. In real life, perfection is a ball & chain.
The first step of starting imperfectly is the hardest. As whitecoats, it goes against our nature to shoot from the hip. It feels wrong, and we worry about being judged. Get in the habit of swiftly taking the first scrappy step. Then you'll start to think and work like a prolific creator (even if you go at a slow & steady simmer). Over time, you'll grow momentum, skills, and attention that can't be duplicated by glittery, perfect action.
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Action Steps:
Starting poorly can be anything. Here are some ideas:
Jamie
PS- Whenever you're ready, there are 2 additional ways I can help you:
Foundation Training Year Pharmacist
2 年Thank you for this Jamie... From a young age it's drilled into us all that everything must be perfect and if not then it's no good enough Even as Pharmacists / Pharmacy students we are considered perfectionists (need to be of course) and very risk averse but this doesn't mean our personal lives have to reflect our professional attitudes The only way to grow is to throw yourself in at the deep end and start swimming!
Soft Tissue Reconstruction at Aroa Biosurgery PharmD
2 年Wow well said. Why are we so timid! It's frustrating haha. I just launched my first business and made a sale.. taking the power back in our lives is so important.. If you know any pharmacist, or company that needs for state licenses --> www.passmpjes.com
Centsei Co-Founder | Systematize Your Finances
2 年Amazing article, Jamie Wilkey ??
I help ambitious men close the gap between the man they are, and the man they can become | Heroic Coach & creator of AtlasOS | Full-time Dad and Husband
2 年Completely agree! Perfectionism is baked into all health professions but it's a crutch in the digital world.
Curious Alchemist | Discovering how AI can serve healthcare | Product Builder | Creator of Digital Thoughts
2 年I have "don't let perfection get in the way of good" on top of my to-do list, to remind me of this exactly. I spent so many years wanting to start a newsletter, but I was like I don't have a website...blah, blah, blah, blah. Guess what none of that mattered. Love this message!