Being an innate perfectionist, I empathize. However, a lifetime of dealing with the need to adopt a philosophy that perfect is indeed the enemy of good enough, I eventually came to accept that strategic approach for most endeavors. This led to an unexpected outcome…when I occasionally give vent to my need for perfection, I achieve an emotional high that would likely otherwise be unattainable in a steady state world where perfection was the norm. It’s like lobster. If I ate it every day, it would not taste nearly as good as it does the few times a year I indulge. :-)
Being an innate perfectionist, I empathize. However, a lifetime of dealing with the need to adopt a philosophy that perfect is indeed the enemy of good enough, I eventually came to accept that strategic approach for most endeavors. This led to an unexpected outcome…when I occasionally give vent to my need for perfection, I achieve an emotional high that would likely otherwise be unattainable in a steady state world where perfection was the norm. It’s like lobster. If I ate it every day, it would not taste nearly as good as it does the few times a year I indulge. :-)