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How much of a perfectionist are you? Not sure? These quotes about perfectionism might make you realize that you keep waiting for perfect timing that will never come.
What is perfectionist thinking?
Here are a few of the thoughts that run through a perfectionists mind:
- The product is not good enough yet; there is no way people would want to buy that.
- I should probably sleep a night over it before handing it in to ensure there are no mistakes I’ve overlooked.
- I can’t believe how much time and money I’ve spent on my website design, and I’m still not happy with it; maybe I should have focused more on the actual content.
Many people use perfectionism as an excuse for procrastination.
The next task they need to do is an uncomfortable one, so instead, they stay stuck on the previous step in the name of ‘perfecting’ it.
You must become real with yourself and analyze whether you really need this to be perfect or if you are simply scared of the next step.
How to overcome perfectionism
The root cause of perfectionism is often a fear of failure and fear of judgment.
But people will always judge you, no matter what you do. And failure is important for success. Without a healthy amount of it, you won’t be able to reach your full potential.
That’s why you need to overcome the fear of failure. But, as uncomfortable as it is, the best way to do that is by failing repeatedly.
Soon enough, you’ll realize that failure is not the end of the world but rather the beginning of something better.
So stop waiting for the right time. There is no perfect time to start.
Quotes about perfectionism
And finally, here are the quotes about perfectionism you have been waiting for. They will give you the motivational boost needed to break old habits.
1. “But I am learning that perfection isn’t what matters. In fact, it’s the very thing that can destroy you if you let it.” – Emily Giffin
2. “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi
3. “Don’t worry about getting perfect, just keep getting better.”― Frank Peretti
4. “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” – Salvador Dali
5. “A small step of progression is a thousand times better than a delayed step of perfection. Perfectionism procrastinates and paralyzes progress.” ― Tony Warrick
6. “Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.” – Kim Collins
7. “The wise strive for their best. The foolish strive for perfection.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana
8. “The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
9. “Until you realize perfection is an ideal and not a reality, you will never have self-confidence.” ― J.S. Felts
10. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
11. “Perfection is not a destination; it’s a never-ending process…Enjoy!” ― Jim Bouchard
12. “The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement.” – George Will
13. “Perfectionism and procrastination have such a fine line. You say, ‘Well, I want it to be good. I want it to be perfect.’ But what you’re really doing is not doing your work. You’re putting off showing up and being visible because then you’re going to be judged, and it might suck.” – Jen Sincero
14. “I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God’s business.” – Michael J. Fox
15. “There is a very thin line between wisely striving for your best and foolishly striving for perfection.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana
16. “Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process.” – Jerry Moran
17. “Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield.” – Brene Brown
18. “Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero.” – David D. Burns
19. “Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.” – Philip Stanhope
20. “Perfectionism kills art. I find that if I criticise myself, it spoils the fun. You can get paralysed by analysis – it takes all the playfulness away.” – Geri Halliwell
21. “Done is better than perfect.” – Sheryl Sandberg
22. “There’s really no way to be perfect. Perfectionism is a silly trait to have, so in a lot of ways that inspired the world of ‘Divergent,’ in which everyone is striving toward that ideal and falling short of it.” – Veronica Roth
23. “If you look for perfection, you’ll never be content.” – Leo Tolstoy
24. “We ruin what we have by trying to make it perfect. Enjoy the imperfectness.” ― Sarvesh Jain
25. “I gave up my struggle with perfection a long time ago. That is a concept I don’t find very interesting anymore. Everyone just wants to look good in the photographs. I think that is where some of the pressure comes from. Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more.” – Anne Hathaway
26. “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi
27. “Perfectionism rarely begets perfection, or satisfaction – only disappointment.” – Ryan Holiday
28. “Only a fool pursues perfection, the wise pursues self-correction.” ― Abhijit Naskar
29. “Perfection to me is, I walk away from a situation and say, ‘I did everything I could do right there. There was nothing more that I could do.'” – Drake
30. “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” ― Donald Miller
31. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” – Aristotle
32. “There’s nothing interesting about looking perfect- you lose the point. You want what you’re wearing to say something about you, about who you are.” – Emma Watson
33. “Perfection is impossible, but you don’t stop aiming for it.” – Saquon Barkley
Did these quotes give you enough motivation to let go of your perfectionism? Are you ready to stop procrastinating and start doing?
If so, comment ‘MESSY ACTION’ down below. It’ll show your fellow Felicity Seekers that you are willing to take action even if the timing could be better.
Until next time, Felicity Seeker!
