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Progress Over Perfection

CaseInterview.com

I have written previously about the benefits of striving for excellence rather than perfection. Perfection is based on an external standard - an impossible to achieve one I might add. One way to do this day-to-day is to value progress over perfection. Progress can also appear in the form of a failure or setback.

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The Tyranny of Perfectionism (And Why It's Jacking Your Business Results)

Consulting Matters

It's a strategy that masks one's fear of failure or rejection using a core myth or story that says, "If I'm not perfect, I will fail and/or I will be rejected by others.". Embrace This Standard: Progress IS Perfection. The root word for perfect is actually from the Latin ' perfectus' - meaning completed.

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12 Timeless and Stimulating Time Management Quotes

Rick Conlow

Historians say it is a powerful number depicting order, a good kind of perfection, and the completion of things in life. Set short term goals and plans that move you forward and give you progress. Over 130 micro-learning and career advancement resources at your fingertips! The number twelve represents time and space.

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A Positive Mindset that Overwhelms Defeat

Rick Conlow

Consequently, most struggled with the training as they progressed and as more was expected of them. But, we do have tremendous control over our thinking and perspective about all life situations. Above all, these teachings remind us that we will not be perfect when dealing with our challenges in life. “Not yet!”

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Cyber-realists

Seth Godin Blog

And shortly after that, someone had a wagon run over their leg. The cyber-optimists believe that the wheel of technology turns towards progress, perfecting our life a bit more each day. Soon after the invention of the wagon, someone was able to move logs around much more easily. In which prior century would you rather live?

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Is Stress Killing Productivity? Here's How Leaders Improve Efficiency & Wellbeing

Organizational Talent Consulting

Now is the perfect time to get started. A study involving over 1700 working adults revealed that those who feel valued by their leader are more likely to report higher levels of physical and mental health, engagement, satisfaction, and motivation than those who do not. The good news? Here is how to begin.

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The Mistakes of Junior Consultants

Tom Spencer

If you work with the same colleagues on another project, make sure to check-in with them on how they felt you progressed in a certain area, or even seek projects which you think will be a particularly positive learning experience. These are hard to get right, but your speed and attention to detail will improve over time.