Comments on: Here’s Why “Progress” Exceeds “Perfection”

By: Marian Sparks

Marian Sparks — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:33:32 +0000

Alex -

Thanks again for the “reminder”. During TSS 2008, you kept saying “sloppy success beats perfected mediocrity.” That saying helped me work through the anxiety and fear of doing something I’d never done before (i.e. launching a simple wordpress blog)at the risk of falling on my face publicly. It’s amazing what we hem & haw about despite prior successes and ‘knowing’ better.

If one likens perfectionism to alcoholism, those of us afflicted are in a constant state of recovery…

Thanks for the reminder,
Marian

By: Ms. Michael C. Redmond

Ms. Michael C. Redmond — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:17:56 +0000

Alex I truly agree. Waiting for perfection often leads to no action. THe first step to success is to just start.

Ms. Michael C. Redmond, PhDc Psychoneurologist
Coach and Therapist
http://www.solutionfocusedcoaching.com

By: Taghreed

Taghreed — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:35:21 +0000

The link for the video on your website is not working??

By: Carolyn Holzman

Carolyn Holzman — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:42:10 +0000

Alex – thanks for distilling this. Since watching this I find I’m asking myself when I’m thinking about doing something – am I going for progress or perfection. It helps to melt away the ambiguity.

For my business, I work with musicians making physical CDs and DVD as well as help them move into a digital delivery of their work as well as physical. Most are waiting to have a perfect understanding of mp3 and all the digital outlets before taking action. I think sharing this information will assist them in making an easier choice to start to benefit from adding digital formats into their marketing. It certainly is a freeing approach.

Thanks.

By: Eileen O'Neill

Eileen O'Neill — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:47:43 +0000

“Progrss vs perfectionism” … we need both: progress, meaning we are able to take the first steps, even if they are not normally what we would want to do -

after all we do have to make the “bella figura” –

But striving to the do the best we can (my definition of perfection)can only be done when start doing something (progress).

All the best to every one for a progressively better 2009!
Eileen O’Neill
bambooing with the blogs:
http://englishsuccessstrategies.wordpress.com
http://askthebusinessexperts.wordpress.com

By: Julie Van De Wyngaerde

Julie Van De Wyngaerde — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:12:57 +0000

Alex,

This was just what I needed to hear! I know that I hold myself back in my business seeking a level of perfection that is not necessary. My mantra for 2009 is “ACTION, ACTION, ACTION!” Forget the the perfection!

Julie Van De Wyngaerde
http://www.SelfCenteredMoms.com

By: Jenene

Jenene — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:04:35 +0000

Alex,

I know you have a ton of comments, but one more can onl help. This is exactly what I needed to hear as a recovering perfectionist. BTW: Love the new format. I may have to steal the idea.

By: James

James — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:16:56 +0000

Alex, thank you for your wise advice…continue with the new way…audio/video way…it is better

By: Alex Mandossian

Alex Mandossian — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:23:44 +0000

Donna, thank you for your insight.

In my experience, just being “conscious” of my perfectionism tendency can be curative. Getting unstuck is the first step to progress :-)

~ Alex

By: Alex Mandossian

Alex Mandossian — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:21:48 +0000

Joe,

Great point.

In my Module 2 of TSS, I mentioned a Robert Schuller quote: “Spectacular achievement is always preceded by spectacular preparation.”

To quote another thought leader and friend, Keith Cunningham … he says: “Practice doesn’t make perfect; practice makes permanent.”

Thanks for your insights in looking at another facet of the “perfection” diamond.

~ Alex