Perfectionism is the Thief of Joy
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You want to be accomplished at what you do, especially at work. That said, holding yourself to punishing standards means you never feel accomplished.
Additionally, when you have attained a level of proficiency at work, you then set the bar higher, meaning you are forever chasing a result that moves further away the closer you get to it. Get off the treadmill of perfection, and embrace all the things you accomplish, both perfect and imperfect. Your work isn’t just about results, it’s about impact, and science has proven that impact has no correlation to perfection. Failure has more to teach us then accomplishment; accepting imperfection as part of life unlocks more joy in your work. |