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Striving for perfection can be paralyzing. Aim for progress continuous improvement instead.

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Learning is best done by doing.

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MARK TWAIN

Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.

MARK TWAIN

Pragmatism and perfectionism

Pragmatism — as opposed to perfectionism — does not share the same paralyzing hang-ups; it takes what it can get.

Our pursuits should be aimed at progress, no matter how much it’s possible for us to make.

Self-Sabotage Trap: Perfectionism

  • Perfection, it seems, hinders progress as well as our wellness.
  • Our striving to be perfect makes us go to unattainable standards that tax us mentally and physically.
  • The heavy burden of making everything perfect makes us sabotage our health and well-being, draining ourse...

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