Being a progressionist versus being a perfectionist

“Let’s be honest for a moment: Nothing is ever going to be perfect. That’s just the tough reality we face every day. Those brand new shoes are going to get scuffed. That perfectly drawn-up marketing plan will have unforeseen flaws. That doesn’t mean, however, that you and your team shouldn’t try your absolute best to get as close to perfection as possible. Still, time and time again I meet with an entrepreneur and ask them “How’s that thing going” that they are working on. The answer I often get is something like, “Well, I’m still working on it because…” and then they describe some detail they are trying to get right.

I can’t stress enough how important a moment this is for anyone looking to accomplish something new. You can take an endless amount of time chasing a vague concept of perfection and watch your goals move further and further away. Or, you can spend time getting something as ready as you can and then release it knowing you can always iterate and improve.”…Read the full Fast Company article from Jarrod Morgan here.