Progress or Perfection

In today's world where work / projects or activities tend to build up rapidly and you get a sense of being overwhelmed , do you ever wonder....should I focus on having the task executed perfectly or simply just have it done. Its surely a dilemma!

Working for an MNC and while growing in the ranks with ever increasing responsibilities welcomes the burden of managing your task efficiently. So what is perfection? what is progress

Perfection sounds like:

●? “I have only one shot at this. If I fail/lose/get rejected, it means I suck and I should quit.”

●? “It’s either ALL or NOTHING. IF I can’t get everything I want now, what’s the point?”

●? “If I fail, I’m done. I can’t go on.”

●? “Nothing is ever good enough.”

●? “I can’t show this to anyone until it’s perfect.”

Progress, on the other hand, sounds like:

●? “I’ll take as many shots as I can. I’ll learn from every attempt. I’ll get stronger and better.”

●? “I’ll start small and simple now, then iterate and evolve over time.”

●? “Failure is an event, not a characteristic.”

●? “Done is better than perfect.”

●? “Real-world feedback helps me learn and improve.”

Progress not perfection is the only way to bridge the gap between your ability and your ambition.

Mind the gap. Bit by bit, piece by piece, day by day. Focus on progress not perfection and you will successfully cross that chasm.

Use the following tactics to stay in the progress zone when the lure of perfectionism has pulled you off course.

1. Take Small Steps and Ignore Big Drama

Every work you do can easily overwhelm you. Take small steps. Plan one thing at a time and ignore your doubts which keeps on screaming - Am I doing it right?

2. Plan Ahead For Problems

Anticipate the challenges and work on them. Collaborate with teams and share the burden

3. Expect (and Embrace) Self-Doubt

If you have doubts of what your are doing? Don't worry. Its pretty natural. Take a deep breath and say to your self - Looks fine and I am sure its the best move

4. Ask: What’s the Next Right Move?

So you stumbled or in a bind? Well its always good to take a pause , get a breath of fresh air. Sip a glass of water and revisit the subject. Who knows? You may get a different perspective

5. Use the Power of Positive Quitting

Positive quitting is when you realize that you’ve gone as far as you possibly can. You’ve given it your very best effort and now it’s become clear—in your heart and soul—that the wisest and most productive next step is to cut your losses and move on.

6. Above All: Cultivate Patience

All good things come in due time. So do not rush. A work may require more efforts but keep your cool and keep pushing. With efforts and right determination , you should reach your end goal.