Why Perfectionism Will Crush Your Productivity

Why Perfectionism Will Crush Your Productivity - And How To Stop It

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7 жыл бұрын

Are you someone who endlessly tweaks your creations and has a hard time sharing them with the world? Whether it’s perfectionism or good old procrastination - there’s ONE thing you need to reset in your mind to get you over that hump. Tune in to learn how to quit stalling and increase your productivity.
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@peneloperivas9732 7 жыл бұрын

"Nothing kills dreams more than perfection." so true. Perfectionism is a silent killer.

@emmalove808 4 жыл бұрын

yup! i felt that line too!! like "yikes :/" WE GOT THIS PENELOPE!!!

@AnnaSzpytEffectiveMe 7 жыл бұрын

Just as Liz Gilbert said: "Perfectionism is fear in high-heeled shoes". And I'd been so giulty of it for so long before I started my channel! And you know what? My world did not crumble, people didn't start hating and YES I'm embarassed of my past work and in the future I'll be embarassed because of what I'm doing now. But i ain't stopping me! Keep rocking, Marie!!! Keep going for progress, not perfection :)

@CreateImperfect 7 жыл бұрын

I love this! Keep fighting and keep progressing!

@A-Pro100 7 жыл бұрын

Marie is such a breath of fresh air :)

@CreateImperfect 7 жыл бұрын

I agree completely!

@ChaplinCo 7 жыл бұрын

Animepro100 absolutely !

@BouchraBat 7 жыл бұрын

waouw! 'was just thinking about the same after watching this episode! ;)

@Newfuturebuilder 7 жыл бұрын

Great video this week. My son once said "Awesome is better than perfect" . this episode reminds of just that. Great timing as well as I've started contacting companies with a program I'm piloting and it is far from perfect!

@noorai.6766 7 жыл бұрын

New Future Builder "Awesome is better than perfect." That's gold right there!

@TheMagicCrafter 7 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you raised him right! :D

@Newfuturebuilder 7 жыл бұрын

Nooralotta Ikonen Thank you!!!!

@Newfuturebuilder 7 жыл бұрын

The Magic Crafter I try! Thank you! :D

@TheMagicCrafter 7 жыл бұрын

This was so wonderful! I think perfectionism is something that holds so many of us back from reaching our full potential. It is truly a sickness! Thanks for another great video! I'll be using #ProgessNotPerfection quite frequently!

@FatimaFarmer 7 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I agree that You have to start somewhere. That is the best way to improve and get some feedback. As a creative content creator and a new coach I struggle with this sometimes also, but I've grown so much by simply putting myself out there.

@brilliantlybankable 4 жыл бұрын

This has been me for years. Not moving forward trying to learn enough, practice more and being stuck.

@EmmaMaryRobertson 7 жыл бұрын

I spent many, many, many years thinking I needed to be perfect in my business and when that changed I found that everything changed for me from the inside out!! Thank you Marie for yet another awesome video, I love your work! ! !

@ClarkAverysMama 7 жыл бұрын

This is such and encouragement!! I feel like I haven't reached my goals because I'm scared of imperfections!

@TheGbrie 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Right on time, I definitely suffer from this ALL the time, spend hours tweaking something that already works. You are right, I'm procrastinating. I'm actually scared of not being able to handle what's coming next. Thank you SO much for what you do! You've been helping me for over 2 years now. You are awesome!

@KellyRoach 7 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! I emphasize to my clients the concept of imperfect action. It is so important to go with something and see ways to improve or make it even better!

@frettnot 7 жыл бұрын

I find that once I do put it out there I'm able to get instant feedback to make new tweaks that would have taken me weeks to think of myself

@CreateImperfect 7 жыл бұрын

I created a whole KZfaq Channel around this basic concept. One thing that I struggle with is fighting the feeling that, "I need to be perfect." When looking back at my very first video I cringe... Although I'm early in my journey of creating a business and a life I love, I found that by living in my truth , while learning and progressing, I continue to grow my passion of sharing my truth with others. Lets not look back on our lives and think, "What might have been?"

@Newfuturebuilder 7 жыл бұрын

Love the concept! Hope it has been working out for you!

@jennycasanova 7 жыл бұрын

Create Imperfect b

@Worldofvegan 7 жыл бұрын

Love this! SO agree. It's painful to look back on the embarrassing early work, but I wouldn't be where I am today without it!

@TheDarlingAcademy 7 жыл бұрын

Gosh I love this! I've just published my first book on self-esteem and confident living. If I had waited until it was "perfect" then I would never have gotten it out there... We can always go back and revise, I've realised that dreams SHOULDN'T wait! So many famous authors have stated that there are still parts of their books they would change. Perfection is overrated. Love your channel Marie! x

@flagshipbuilds 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Maire, thank you for your video. I am a grad student and have to create presentational videos for some of my assignments. Just yesterday I found myself endlessly tweaking a new video and finally published it. I will take your advise now on progress, not perfection. Thank you!

@parks2375 7 жыл бұрын

Wow-thank you very Marie, this is an important message to start the week with.

@richter6191 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Marie, Thanks a lot for your weekly perfect vids, you are so inspiring and always cheer me up whenever i feel down. Life needs us work hard to get what we want, and you can always give us many perfect advices (and in a warm way! ), but i'm not a native English speaker so sometimes it takes me quite a while to understand your meaning, but I still love every videos you made! Please keep us company for a longer time in the future :)

@triciam6765 7 жыл бұрын

My own personal mantra has been, "Strive for Excellence, Not Perfection," and it has served me well. I have never generally liked the words "perfect" or "perfection." We can never be perfect, and why would we want to be?! Perfection is over-rated, annoying, and not necessary. I started my own business three years ago this month, and this non-perfect excellent business owner has more than doubled my sales in three years. Not too shabby! Throw the word perfection out of your personal dictionary, and replace it with "thriving, learning, passion, higher self, and self-actualization."

@KoreanwithMissVicky 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I watched this at just the right moment.

@myownIDENTITY2016 7 жыл бұрын

Progress is Better then Perfection...something I must work on each and everyday...I am my on worst critic and often times hold myself back in all areas of life. This was a needed reminder today...Thanks!

@melisslacour15 7 жыл бұрын

Needed this!!! I've been so guilty of this in the past! Now my problem is getting the big projects done and getting them out there! It's a terrible way of procrastinating that I'm trying to pull myself out of!

@fullcupgiver1679 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this video! This is such an important aspect of self-care, that many forget about. I’ve added it to the extensive self-care playlists I curate on my channel 💕

@FierceBossCo 6 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaaas this is me! I am just launching my business and E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G is 'delayed' because, err, it's just not 'right' enough yet. Oh brother! I have to remind myself everyday that the cause is bigger than the fear of disappointment...and get my butt in action! I have successfully launched my YT channel, so that's one step in the right direction! Thanks for a great vid, Marie + team! Love your stuff!

@LittleMissCrista 7 жыл бұрын

So true, so motivating. Thanks, Marie!

@katsresto982 7 жыл бұрын

Perfectionism it sims like me, and OMG sometimes i am so tired of my self, I wonder where and from who i get that. Perfectionism is my weakness definitely. Thanks Mari I need work on that subject

@mounianaimi1430 7 жыл бұрын

love your dress, the art on the back wall and your spirit. thank you so much to you and your stuff. love from Morocco

@nastialover180 7 жыл бұрын

Love this channel!!!!! I don't even remember how or why I found it. But wow!!!

@annee4728 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Marie!! you are amazing

@salomonsarmiento6274 6 жыл бұрын

Thank for this video. It has been two days and i have not finished my project because is not perfect.. now i will finished now

@beautyandsoulstudio 4 жыл бұрын

so good thanks I needed this today!!!

@AveyRose 7 жыл бұрын

Man do I know the feeling!! This video was awesome! That's right girl!! 😆 But you're totally right. I had to remember this when it came to my logo for my project. I love you!!

@crystalgiannone2683 3 жыл бұрын

Love your energ, great advice. Thank you 💗

@maishachy4184 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@daringbecky1743 7 жыл бұрын

thnx this is really helpful i have been waiting for the good camera to start my KZfaq channel but as of u am gonna use my youcam and start. I love your TV

@ArtDocHound 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marie! Have a great day

@Seyopa 7 жыл бұрын

I just LOVE you Marie! Your energy, your style, your sense of humor, and of course your message and mission. Cheers :-) #SeizeYourPassion!

@fredrikabodemar5434 3 жыл бұрын

I can't click the new video that you suggest, maybe put the link in description as well? Thank you for this video!! I love this, it is soo important to me and I need to really understand this in my core, starting to get it for real :) Love and a happy new year to all!!

@lefootcestnous2637 7 жыл бұрын

you're amazing Marie, I love you so much

@everydayphilos4388 2 жыл бұрын

Go for growth not perfection

@highpeacetess 7 жыл бұрын

excellent advice, thank you!

@emmalove808 4 жыл бұрын

Love this!!! Mahalo Marie

@ShellyMazur 7 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear this. Thank you Marie! 💋💋

@amelsabri469 7 жыл бұрын

Marie you are so class!

@jenns37 7 жыл бұрын

I needed this today!!!

@aleksandrawitkowska299 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos ♡ Thank you, Marie! (p.s. the colour of this dress suits you so well!)

@elsiethompson4677 7 жыл бұрын

Thank You and so right .

@KarinaSwan 7 жыл бұрын

thanks! something I really had to see today!

@PrettyInProse 7 жыл бұрын

Needed this 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks Marie!

@carolmarie5789 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice! And, I totally LOVE that dress!!!!!

@thetransformationalbutterfly 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Just what I actually needed to hear at the right time :)

@MandySommers 7 жыл бұрын

Love it! Perfect is good, done is better.

@SylinaLunches 7 жыл бұрын

I don't have twitter but I just love all your tweetables Marie 💕 - I definitely relate with this one. Since I am my own boss sometimes it's tough to stop tweaking when you don't have someone to be responsible to for your deadlines - I find myself constantly putting off my deadlines because I want to keep adding and tweaking my work 🙈👎 - I am learning how important it is to have more content than to have perfect content - thank you for this great reminder 🙌

@anthonybarnhillhair 7 жыл бұрын

#heymarie So i have loved your channel, long time. Im totally sharing some of your videos in my facebook hair forum because i think so many stylists being independent feel defeated or unsure of what their next move should be. as small business owners, i think so much of what you talk about it relatable even if its referring to different businesses than our own. Thanks so much!! xoxo

@Splitleaf 7 жыл бұрын

Haha Marie you got me on the Headline font. Totally guilty of thinking someone will notice (they won't)

@LovedHappy 7 жыл бұрын

Another great word and dress as usual 👌🏼

@jackandmoonpie7245 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks you just what I needed.

@jackandmoonpie7245 2 жыл бұрын

Back again to see what I can learn.

@SonuKumar98513 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@paulashinn 7 жыл бұрын

I was a cronic perfectionist. Then I read Big Magic, listened to tons of artistic podcasts that point the problems and misconceptions about perfectionism. Feels much better nowadays but I have to be really vigilante about this D:

@SanaShaikh-xb5mt 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!! No perfection. Just do it.

@MrsQueen 7 жыл бұрын

This was helpful 😊

@kimberlywakefield4676 7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@leonelgonzalez219 Жыл бұрын

Mi movimiento. Thank you So much

@beckyjanefox 7 жыл бұрын

ahhhhh love this one! Thank you :)

@merle3006 Жыл бұрын

very clean voice

@peppefernando 5 жыл бұрын

I struggled with this so much Marie 😥

@veronicamesuraca6451 7 жыл бұрын

Marie, will you please stop reading my mind?! :) I've been working on a new article that talks about perfectionism and boom I see your video on it today! AMEN to progress not perfection. Keep rocking. V

@SuzannaKiraly 7 жыл бұрын

This can be a tough one because it can take experience to know if what you are working on is good enough yet. For example, if you are building a site for the first time, you may not know if your site is professional enough yet to get the clients you want or if it still looks a bit amateurish. It can be a fine line and a balancing act. But after more experience with creating sites, you have a much better understanding. So a lot of this depends on experience, which also takes time to gain.

@elenavanderveer 7 жыл бұрын

Love u Thank youuuu

@andra_ 7 жыл бұрын

Haha this intro is the best! Great topic this week Marie & Team! As usual, it's very timely because I just re-launched my KZfaq channel. I cringe when I look at the first few videos I made, but I realize they had to be that bad in order for me to step up my game to the next level. If I had never posted them, I wouldn't have had all the lessons along the way. Thanks for another great video!

@BaronStVon 7 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your KZfaq channel!

@andra_ 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Baron!

@leeanucha 7 жыл бұрын

Great life lessons as always! You are so funny in this one lol! Nobody is watching me haha i get it :)

@noorai.6766 7 жыл бұрын

I really don't know when's the time to push it. I've put some really awful stuff out there and also some stuff that I'm really proud of. I guess it's live and learn, baby! 😁

@nayabsiddiqui3002 3 жыл бұрын

I always set a check-off when I think I',m over-perfecting something. Let's talk about dishes and soap. When I started doing my dishes, I just didn't know how much to clean. I kept on sponging a plate endlessly, not believing that it was perfectly clean. So I decided to just use the sponge thrice on any area and that will surely get anything I needed to clean. Till this day, I don't sponge my dishes more than three rubs a go B| For a blog, I have a checklist of 10 to 12 formatting rules that I go through, and once all of them are met, it's time to publish. You have to take out time to spot the reason behind your perfectionism and see how to tackle it effectively. "Effectively" I said. So you can rest assured that checking off the things you're deciding on will really help you do that task up to the standard that truly resonates with you.

@Solingen1000 7 жыл бұрын

yup

@LovedHappy 7 жыл бұрын

It's an interesting paradox that putting ourselves out there as is, today, is the only way we can really grow where we want go.

@skeeterburke 7 жыл бұрын

My boss is a perfectionist in a bad way. I have a history of being the world's worst perfectionist but I've come a long way. My challenge now is dealing with myself dealing with my perfectionist boss.

@EllePlowPlow 7 жыл бұрын

Marie you keep telling us to click the video but when I click it, it doesn't take me to it. I need you to list the video in your description box please.

@EmmaGodLovesTruth95 7 жыл бұрын

i LOVE your dress

@chalmersthain6493 7 жыл бұрын

see ya marie

@pamelabrinkley6900 7 жыл бұрын

This is me. I get so mad at myself for being this way.

@bettyt1710 7 жыл бұрын

Can anyone give some more information on how to deal with perfectionism? Any resources, authors, books, articles, techniques that worked for you?

@Newfuturebuilder 7 жыл бұрын

Techniques...hmmm...depends on what way perfectionism is stopping you. The best thing for me so far has been to set a time limit and get things done in a certain time and focus on the completion and intent.

@Pumpkin0_0 7 жыл бұрын

I would just stamp a deadline on it. It's that simple. If you don't have it done by then, oh well. But remember to give yourself a thought-out amount of time for it, including time for at least a few tweaks. Like Marie said, you don't want to put crap out there. lol.

@aftrart395 7 жыл бұрын

This is such great advice. Set a deadline and keep it. Then use reactions, responses, and feedback to evolve your ideas from there.

@skeeterburke 7 жыл бұрын

Perfectionists are born not made. Until you get to high school and college, and it dawns on you, they've created a monster. Thanks.

@SimpLeeBeth 4 жыл бұрын

❤🙌❤

@ML-yr9nr 7 жыл бұрын

She's a pretty little bee!

@AnaValentin574 7 жыл бұрын

#heymarie Im a 21 year old college student getting ready to head into the big old adult world. I'm scared that I'm not ready and although I know what my goals are: to become a published author, teach young students with disabilities and grow my youtube channel, how do I know I'm giving enough attention to everything while still living my life? Basically: I'm scared I'll never "make" it because I have too much on my plate or I'm going after the wrong things.

@BaronStVon 7 жыл бұрын

Best way to find out is just experiment actually doing all of that. You can easily back off of one of those jobs if it adds too much workload. Good luck!

@EkheEntertainment 7 жыл бұрын

If you make a mistake , it is version 0.1

@taoist32 7 жыл бұрын

Enoch Layi lol that's perfect!

@ThanksToFashion 7 жыл бұрын

#butmarrie, your videos ARE perfect. How do you really know, things that you are putting out there are acceptable ( not talking about perfect) and are not trash? I am sure people who publish crap content are not aware of the quality....so how do you know?

@taoist32 7 жыл бұрын

thankstofashion feedback, results. How many people actually buy your product or service? How many people don't? And why for both? Why did people buy or not?

@veganolivier8555 7 жыл бұрын

thankstofashion they didn't start perfect, that's what she's saying.

@tanyac2368 7 жыл бұрын

It took me 2.5 years to publish my debut ebook #ExtremeBlindDate because of constant tweaking. It wasn't perfect then and it isn't perfect now but now it's published and I'm on to the next one. Couldn't agree more with the advide from Marie #progressnotperfection www.amazon.com/Extreme-Blind-Date-Tanya-Castle-ebook/dp/B01FT9J1G0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478573380&sr=8-1&keywords=extreme+blind+date#customerReviews