Perfection is a Low Standard

Perfectionists always fail but there is a better way.

A Higher Standard

What's a higher standard than perfect? Actually there are two: "good enough," and "outstanding."

There are many elements of life and work where "good enough" is, well..., good enough to get the job done.

Improving things that are "good enough" produces diminishing returns. For example, why have a spotlessly clean desk when you're not making the important calls?

There are other elements of life and work where you want to be "outstanding"--which means standing above the crowd.

The only way to be "outstanding" is to work on what's essential, not to achieve perfection, but to achieve your goals.

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source: inc.com