Years ago I had a friend who was chronically behind on everything he needed to do. One of the biggest contributing factors to this problem was that he would spend HOURS completing a simple task until it was "perfect". In fact, most of the time, the task was completed when the deadline for getting it done had expired -- without a deadline it would have never been done because it would have never been perfect. It didn't matter if it was an important project or a meaningless task, he agonized over meaningless minutiae to the point where he was woefully behind at work, home, everywhere.
While I understand and subscribe to the wisdom that "anything worth doing is worth doing well", I also understand that a lot of times you need to just get it done.
What is important is to set priorities -- knowing when something needs to be excellent and when it just needs doing -- and achieve balance.
Recently, I read a blog post on the topic of taking
Imperfect Action rather than succumbing the paralysis that often accompanies trying to be perfect. You can read it here:
http://christinekane.com/blog/why-taking-imperfect-action-is-the-perfect-action-to-take/Now, are you ready to "git 'er done!"?
REMINDER: I have one copy of Robin Jones Gunn's book,
Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes! to give away. To enter the drawing, simply e-mail your name and mailing address to me at
seewhykinsman@gmail.com. The winner will be announced on Thursday afternoon, June 11th.
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