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RE: Good: The Enemy of Best!

in #life8 years ago

That's an interesting perspective, and one that I can understand. There are times that we need to let it be good enough and just move forward. We could spend our whole lives looking for something that is perfect when there's something that's 98% great right in front of us.

There is a difference between "greatness" and "perfection." Greatness is doing the best you can within "reasonable" parameters. Perfection means no flaws, ever. If you strive for perfection, be it in your work or personal life, you will fail. You'll constantly be disappointed, and like you said above, can have a cycle of indecision. If you're able to replace it with striving for greatness, there might be some peace.

It's sort of a moral middle ground between perfection and settling. It allows you to aim for something perfect, but if you miss, it's still really good. And let that be "great enough."

I like your thoughts and appreciate you sharing them!