I struggled with perfectionism, delaying launches for weeks.

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Oct 25, 2024

The Perfectionist: ProcrastinationPro, Sydney, Australia

I struggled with perfectionism, delaying launches for weeks.

G’day, I’m ProcrastinationPro from Sydney, Australia. As a software developer, I wanted everything to be perfect before launching a new product. However, my quest for perfection often led to paralysis by analysis, delaying launches, and missing opportunities.

How I Overcame Perfectionism:

• Redefined “perfect”: I realized that “perfect” is subjective and unattainable. Instead, I focused on delivering “excellent” work that met my clients’ needs and exceeded their expectations.
• Set deadlines and stick to them: I created a launch plan with clear milestones and deadlines, holding myself accountable to avoid unnecessary delays.
• Got feedback early and often: I sought feedback from trusted colleagues and beta testers to identify and address issues early in the development process.
• Learned to let go: I accepted that no product is ever truly finished and that it’s better to launch an imperfect product and iterate based on user feedback than to wait for perfection.
• Celebrated progress, not perfection: I focused on the progress I was making rather than dwelling on the flaws or imperfections in my work.

Perfectionism can be a crippling obstacle to success. By redefining “perfect,” setting deadlines, seeking feedback, and learning to let go, you can overcome procrastination and launch your products with confidence. Remember, progress is more important than perfection.