Perfection Is A Low Performance Standard

Are you utilizing perfection as a standard for performance? A common social perspective is that perfection is a high and relevant standard to strive toward. The reality is that perfection is not a virtue and is actually the lowest standard for personal performance. Yes, even below failure! That’s because failure precedes meaningful action.

The highest performing athletes and professionals in the world are able to stay in meaningful, consistent action specifically because they avoid perfection as a performance standard. If this is your personal standard, this might just be the reason you’re not hitting your goals. Let’s talk about it!

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