Picture Perfect

We all have a natural desire to do things perfectly. Sometimes, we just want everything to be flawless. That’s okay, as long as it’s not driven by fear.

But let me tell you something about perfection. It seems almost impossible to reach. No matter how close you get, it seems to move when you think you’ve achieved it. Growth, however, is different. It’s a journey that’s raw, imperfect, and sometimes messy, but it always moves forward.

When you focus on growth instead of perfection, you stop worrying about how perfect things appear and start valuing what you’re learning.

It’s like the difference between someone who never begins because they’re afraid to fail, and someone who starts, makes mistakes, but eventually succeeds because they learn from their stumbles.

In our 20s and 30s, this mindset can change our lives. This is when we feel the most pressure to have everything figured out. We compare ourselves to others and doubt our progress. But growth isn’t always glamorous.

Sometimes it’s about showing up even when you don’t feel like it. Sometimes it’s about starting a project even if it’s not perfect. Sometimes it’s about admitting, you are still working on it. Perfection demands a finished product; growth rewards effort.

That’s why people with a growth mindset, who believe they can develop their abilities, achieve more than those who think talent is fixed. They see mistakes as feedback, not failure.

They try new things, push their limits, and improve. The pursuit of perfection, however, leads to inaction. You overthink, over-edit, and delay, ultimately doing less.

We often say, “I’ll start when it’s perfect.” But what if the version you think is imperfect today is exactly what will lead you to mastery tomorrow?

Growth isn’t a big leap; it’s a series of small, often unglamorous steps. That podcast you’ve been afraid to start? Record it. That skill you’ve been putting off? Learn it poorly at first. That dream you’ve been editing for years? Share the first draft. It’s not about looking ready; it’s about becoming ready by doing.

The interesting thing is, once you prioritize growth, excellence naturally finds you. Not because you forced it, but because you grew into it. Each imperfect step teaches you something no amount of planning ever could. The secret? Progress always outpaces perfection in the long run. You can only improve what you begin.

Growth isn’t the opposite of excellence; it’s the path to it. Perfection is a moment; growth is a journey. Let yours unfold..

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