It s Better to Make Mistakes Than To Be a Perfectionist
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Embrace Mistakes Over Perfectionism
Summary
Don’t let unrealistic standards derail your career.Article
Many individuals spend their lives avoiding mistakes, yet this pursuit of perfection can hinder their careers. Perfection is unattainable, and the fear of making mistakes often leads to accomplishing less. In business, timely action is more valuable?"a good job today often outweighs a perfect one tomorrow.
Take rock star Jon Bon Jovi, for example. At 21, he won a radio contest to record his first song. Swiftly forming a band, they released a debut album that went gold. Despite a lackluster second album, they pressed on, quickly releasing a third. Jon had doubts about a particular song, but heeding industry advice proved wise?""You Give Love a Bad Name" became a hit, propelling the album to number one and launching their superstardom. If they had waited for perfection, they might have missed their chance.
Compare this to Tom Scholz of Boston, often hailed as rock's smartest man. Despite his brilliance and a blockbuster debut album, his perfectionism led to eight years of delay for the third album. The record label’s patience wore thin, resulting in a lawsuit and Boston being dropped.
High standards are valuable, but they must be realistic. Employers can't wait for perfection, even from geniuses or rock legends. Deadlines are crucial. An engineer from a management seminar I conducted in Orlando shared that he often reminds his team that 90 percent can be good enough.
Top employees don’t necessarily make fewer mistakes; they often make more because their productivity is higher. The key is knowing how to handle mistakes:
1. Make reasonable mistakes.
2. Identify and correct your own errors.
3. Take responsibility without blaming others.
4. Avoid excuses.
5. Be transparent with your boss.
6. Learn and don’t repeat mistakes.
7. Apologize when necessary.
In essence, mistakes teach valuable lessons, while perfectionism can stall progress. Embrace imperfection for a more successful career trajectory.
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