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.
Interpretation
Perfectionism can hinder progress by causing procrastination due to the fear of judgment.
This quote highlights the detrimental relationship between perfectionism and procrastination. It suggests that the pursuit of perfection often leads individuals to delay their work, as they become fearful of how their output will be received. Instead of taking action, they get caught in a cycle of wanting everything to be flawless, which ultimately prevents them from creating or sharing their ideas with the world.
In practice
During a motivational speech about overcoming procrastination.
We humans can get used to anything. It really is remarkable. The problem is that we often use this glorious ability of ours to stay stuck in mediocrity. Oh, the years we waste adapting to lousy marriages, soul-sucking jobs, being friends with people who are rude to waitresses.
Knowing exactly what you want to do, with unwavering conviction, is the spark that generates everything.
Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing.
I'm going to use all my tools, my God-given ability, and make the best life I can with it.
Only he who gives up is defeated. Everyone else is victorious.
Gird up your loins for the task that now lies ahead. I had asked you for men, money and materials. I have got them in generous measure. Now I demand more of you. Men, money and materials cannot by themselves bring victory or freedom. We must have the motive-power that will inspire us to brave deeds and heroic exploits.
I've never known a man worth his salt who, in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn't appreciate the grind, the discipline
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