We’ve all been there – paralyzed by the fear of not being perfect. 无论是在我们的个人生活中还是在我们的工作中, the pressure to be perfect can often lead to crippling anxiety. 可悲的是, many potentially successful business owners never even get started because they’re too afraid of not doing things perfectly. 但如果有别的方法呢? 如果我们能拥抱不完美呢? 今天, we’ll explore how perfectionism can hold us back and how we can overcome it to achieve success.
完美主义会让人瘫痪，并经常导致焦虑
Entrepreneurship is often lauded as the epitome of achieving the American Dream. 在很多方面，确实如此. Entrepreneurship offers individuals the opportunity to be their own boss, 自己安排时间, 掌控自己的命运. But entrepreneurship is also fraught with challenges, chief among them the pressure to be perfect. The fear of making a mistake can be paralyzing, and it often leads to anxiety in business owners. This need for perfectionism can get in the way of taking risks and trying new things, 这两者对于企业增长都是必不可少的. It can also lead to excessive work hours and an unhealthy work-life balance. So while entrepreneurship is a thrilling challenge and gratifying both personally and professionally, it’s important to remember that perfection is not the goal. 而, the goal is to find a healthy balance between work and life that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Don’t strive for perfectionism, but rather for excellence
Anyone who’s ever embarked on a new project knows the anxious feeling that comes with starting something new. 它足够好吗? 我能看完吗? We often strive for perfectionism, but what we should be striving for is excellence. Excellence is about constantly pushing ourselves to be better, but also about accepting we are human and mistakes are part of the journey. When we strive for excellence, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and growth. 所以下次你发现自己被完美主义所驱使的时候, take a step back and reframe your goals as a quest for excellence instead.
给自己犯错的空间，并从中吸取教训
Making mistakes is an essential part of learning and growing, yet so many of us go through life afraid to take risks for fear of making the wrong move. We allow anxiety and perfectionism to stifle our creativity and prevent us from taking the chances that could lead to new opportunities. But if we want to be successful in any endeavor – whether it’s personal or professional – we need to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. 企业家不断地冒险和犯错. But they view each mistake as a learning opportunity that brings them one step closer to success. So next time you’re faced with a new challenge, don’t let anxiety hold you back. 记住，犯错是人生旅程的一部分, and it’s through taking risks that we ultimately find success.
Celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem
Entrepreneurship is all about putting your heart and soul into your work in the hopes of one day achieving success. But the journey to entrepreneurship is often long and filled with roadblocks. That’s why it’s important to celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem. No matter how small, every milestone you reach is a step closer to your ultimate goal. So take a moment to celebrate each and every one of your wins, big or small. It’ll help keep you motivated and inspired during the tough times, and remind you why you started on this journey in the first place.
记住，在这段旅程中，你并不孤单
在这段创业之旅中，你并不孤单. 你有支持你的朋友、家人和导师. You also have business consultants who can help you with the technical aspects of setting up and running your business. If there is a part of your business that often leads you to perfectionism paralysis, 考虑外包. Closely examine your areas of genius and areas of growth or struggle and outsource according to your needs. Or perhaps your perfectionism anxiety has a deeper cause outside of your business. 考虑练习正念冥想, 瑜伽, or even talk therapy to ease your anxiety and shift your perfectionist mindset. 记住，当你需要帮助的时候，你可以随时寻求帮助. There are people who want to see you succeed and are willing to help you along the way.
It’s time to let go of perfectionism and instead focus on excellence. Seek feedback from your peers, clients, and other professionals in your field. Take the time to learn and grow so you can offer your best work possible. 拥抱改变和新的机会. And finally, be proud of what you do – even if it’s not perfect. 记住，卓越永远值得我们为之奋斗.
How are you going to start working towards excellence in your business?
