Why Trying to be Perfect Isn't Always Best.

Have you ever tried to start something new? Maybe a diet, workout plan, or project? When people start something new, they often want it to be perfect. This may sound like a good idea, but it rarely is. Here's why.

In my sophomore year of high school, I decided I would start building muscle, and I devised a plan on a whiteboard. At the time, I was proud of the meal plan and workout plan - It was perfect. Maybe too perfect? As I continued the plan, it became clear that it wouldn't work out as I had hoped. My body was tired from not having rest days, and my tongue was tired of the same things every week. The plan eventually fell apart, and I realized I would have to consider my limitations.

I am not the only one to experience this, however. According to the BBC, "Research shows that perfectionistic tendencies predict issues like depression, anxiety, and stress." I highly suggest reading the article embedded in the text above.

"I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well" – Cristiano Ronaldo

Not only can being perfect hurt you, I believe that failure can help you. Whether finding your limits or pushing them further, you will fail in the process, and this is important. I could do a whole post about this (and I might), but for now, I will leave you with a quote from one of my mentors: "fail early and fail often."

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