Perfection the Un-Live-Able Goal

When we have a thought or idea that we want to do or get across, we feel the urge that we have to communicate it to other people.

However, many do not get past this stage of wanting to, for they decide that they will wait until everything is perfect before they tell anyone or do anything.

I have heard people say that they'll start when they have more money, time, learn more about it, practice more, when their kids are older, etc, etc. The challenge with this is there is no perfect time. The best time to get started is now. Yes, you may need to be selective at first with who you talk to as there are negative people out there who may try to stop you or shut you down, they confirm your inner fears that this needs to be perfect before you start.

We are not born with all knowledge on all things. We are not robots, calculating our every move. We are human beings that learn by what we do. We discover by how we interact. We learn when we communicate our thoughts and ideas. Are there naysayers out there who will tell you that it’s too late? That will say that it will cost money or that you don’t have enough experience.

Run from them.

Find the ones who are looking forward to hearing from you about your ideas and wish to encourage you. You will always learn more and communicate more with positive and encouraging people.

In the pursuit of perfection, we often find ourselves trapped in a paradoxical cycle of waiting for the ideal circumstances. The truth is, perfection is elusive and subjective. What might seem perfect to one person may not resonate with another. Instead of endlessly waiting for the stars to align, mercury to be out of retrograde or the next sign from the universe. Just embracing imperfection can be your catalyst for progress.

Consider this: many successful individuals and groundbreaking ideas emerged from less than ideal beginnings. The initial version of a product, a manuscript or a business plan is rarely flawless. What distinguished these achievers was their willingness to embark on the journey despite the imperfections. The Japanese have a concept called "kaizen," which advocates for continuous improvement through small, incremental steps. This philosophy emphasises the importance of progress over perfection.

So, let go of the illusion of perfection and embrace the beauty of imperfection. It’s the journey itself that we discover the essence of achievement. Your journey is like a sitcom in the making and every wobbly step you take is a plot twist bringing you closer to your aspirations. The best time to kick off this unpredictable adventure is now, even if your plan is as flawed as trying to fold a fitted sheet perfectly (spoiler alert: it's impossible).

Toss that illusion of perfection out the window and give imperfection a big, warm hug.