Are You A Perfectionist?

I have a problem. I expect things to be perfect. I expect myself to be perfect. I expect business days to be perfect and always in my favor. Guess what, the world isn’t perfect! Like many other entrepreneurs, I lean towards perfection and this isn’t possible- at least not 100% of time.

If you want to grow, you have to let of perfectionism.  Here are my top two tips for avoiding the “being perfect” scenarios that hold back growth.

1.       Play nice with yourself.  We perfectionist are hyper critical of others and even worst on ourselves. Well, don’t be.  Be unpredictable at times.  Did you know the Queen of England doesn’t eat breakfast on fine China. Nope. She eats her cereal out of a plastic bowl. This is her treat to herself. It seems simple, but she does it to remind herself that she is human.  Give yourself a daily reminder that you are not perfect or above anyone else.

2.       Manage the mundane. Create a list of 5 tasks that will not ruin your life if they are messed up or not done perfectly. Next, hire an assistant to do these tasks. Trust me, your life and professional existence will not end.

It is hard to let go of tasks and it is even harder to embrace the concept that we are not perfect.  I like to think of this as always growing in God’s Grace.  So, today – go out an grow in God’s Grace and accept that not everything in business will be perfect.

Until tomorrow,

Coco the CEO