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All tagged perfection and progress
"Don't let perfect be the enemy of good" is a quote most attributed to Voltaire, the French philosopher and writer during the Age of Enlightenment. Variations of the sentiment have been espoused by philosophers and wise men (and women) throughout the ages. Like most great quotes, I think it stings when you read it because it's true. Progress can come to a stop in the quest for perfection. Many creatives can fall victim to this trap. What's the antidote? Just keep going.
I recently realized that I am a terrible multi-tasker, and thus, have stopped doing it. I have also come to another realization about myself: I'm a recovering perfectionist. Being a perfectionist fit comfortably into my Type-A, OCD personality, so it came easy—almost natural. Being a perfectionist has served me well for the most part. It motivated me to work hard and demand a high standard for the quality of work that I do, no matter what the task. My basic philosophy being, "If you are going to do something half-ass, don't bother doing it at all."
