Progress Over Perfection: A Guide to Mindful Productivity (12) (Live Well)

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The pursuit of growth, consistency, and progress over perfection is essential for leadership development. Leaders who prioritize growth are more resilient, creative, and adaptable. Consistency builds trust, credibility, and reliability, while progress leads to meaningful change and innovation. By adopting a growth mindset and committing to continuous improvement, leaders can create a culture of excellence that inspires their teams to achieve their best. Growth > Perfection It’s easy to feel frustrated when something doesn’t go as planned, but a great way to fight against disappointment is by celebrating all of the progress you made – no matter how “small” it might seem. 6) Focusing on your progress helps improve your ability to tolerate the discomfort and frustration of trying something new, challenging, and complex. I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God’s business ~ Michael J. Fox

If you give up before your goals happen, then you’ll never know what could have been. So next time you’re feeling overwhelmed or frustrated by all of the things that haven’t happened yet, “trust” that progress is happening and celebrate it! One thing is for sure; perfection means different things to different people. What you see as up to standard may be unappealing to another and vice versa. The more we dive into it, the more we discover the dark sides of perfectionism. Real perfection, in humans, doesn’t exist. We are nuanced, unique, and complex beings who are constantly learning and growing. Everything we do can be improved upon, from writing that report for work, honing our skills on the sports field, to expanding our artistic talents.

Lamott, once again, has a phrase for this. She calls it the shitty first draft. A perfectionist mindset tells us our first draft should be impeccable. A growth mindset tells us that most first drafts are going to be a mess—and that that is a great place to start. Think of accessibility as an ongoing journey with no finish line. This perspective makes things easier knowing it’ll be part of your business every day. Progress Over Perfection for Accessibility Supporters Unfortunately, striving for progress not perfection isn’t as easy as just memorizing the phrases I’ve listed above.

Progress over perfection extends beyond professional endeavors. It can also be applied to personal growth, relationships, and overall well-being. By focusing on progress, we allow ourselves the freedom to explore, evolve, and embrace new opportunities. It opens doors to self-discovery, creativity, and the pursuit of fulfillment. Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretense ~ Marcus Aurelius

But the next person who isn’t passionate about accessibility may quit altogether. Educate … don’t berate To strive for progress, not perfection, means that you should appreciate and be proud of your work. You shouldn’t be focused on what something could or should be; instead, focus on the small steps, the positive ways to improve yourself, and moving forward. I was a procrastinating perfectionist seeking progress, just not making it or making it slowly as I was getting in my own way!