How to Be an Imperfectionist

Procrastination is not caused by laziness but by a combination of fear and overcomplicated objectives, which come from a perfectionistic mindset.

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

1. Anti-projection action: When you’re doubtful of doing something and projecting negative scenarios, write them down in detail. Have a predetermined place to write it down or you won’t do it. Then experiment in that situation and compare the actual results to your projection. Before you start jumping off cliffs (an action that merits doubting), you c

Parkinson’s Law states that work contracts or expands to fill the time you allot for it.

Accept the past as unchangeable.

The main point here is that action itself is the best starting point for more action, while trying to think your way into more motivation is an unreliable and ineffective way to create forward momentum.

Paralyzed perfectionists are those who let the fear of failure trap them into living a less meaningful life. They’ll play it safe by doing things like watching TV, only doing what they’re “supposed to do,” and taking very few risks. Those who are overdriven struggle the most with unrealistic expectations and rumination. Those who are paralyzed stru

Imperfectionists don’t focus on their flaws as much as perfectionists do.