Embracing Your Perfectionism

Q: Do you have any pointers for perfectionists?

David Allen: Just focus on doing the next action perfectly, which is a lot easier than trying to be perfect about how you approach something bigger.  Be as retentive as you want. The only problem is when it stops action.  Be a perfectionist about the process, which will require, of course, making decisions on the front end that might not be perfect.  Think about what will screw up if you avoid decisions and action! (If you need a negative motivator.)

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  1. My motto is : “ORGANIZATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS!”
    now, where did I put my other keys…?
    hmmmm… what was the question again, ok.
    got it, If you don’t succeed at first, try, try, again…just ask the Chicago Cubs !!!
    not perfect but A for effort !
    Have Happy Holidays ! if you’re waiting to do start your next year’s resolution list, you don’t have to wait long…. and I’m gonna make a second set of keys, it’s advised to have a Plan B and a second set of keys ! :-0) WCJ

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