Brain Food: Perfection is Impossible
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Brain Food: Perfection is Impossible
Eric was on a treadwheel. He believed he needed to prove himself every minute of the day. He judged any mistakes he made, and any judgment or criticism he received, to mean that he was not good enough or he had failed in some way. In Eric’s mind, his shortcomings made him less worthy as a human being, a candidate for rejection by those he loved and
... See moreJennifer Shannon , Doug Shannon (Illustrator), Michael A. Tompkins (Foreword) • Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry
The perfectionist strives to be the best, thinking that when you are the best nobody can criticize you. But since there is always someone who is better, or threatening to become better, you’ll always have something to prove. So you compare yourself to others, hoping to find that you are as good or better.
Jennifer Shannon , Doug Shannon (Illustrator), Michael A. Tompkins (Foreword) • Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry
“When your output is only one step among many on a collaborative path toward creative progress the pressure to get everything just right is reduced”
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a shitty first draft.