Most Perfectionists Are Just Procrastinators
Summary
- I understand that some individuals claim to be perfectionists as an excuse to procrastinate.
- True perfectionists have an intense urge to complete tasks and make progress.
- If you're avoiding work to perfect something, consider whether you're actually procrastinating.
- Feeling a constant drive to improve and being proactive is a hallmark of real perfectionism.
- Recognize the difference between genuine perfectionism and using it as a cover for inaction.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest recognizing if you're really after perfection or just stuck procrastinating. If you're spending all day working hard and making your project better, that's true perfectionism. But if you keep delaying because you want things "just right," that might just be a way to not do the work.
A good way of staying true to your goals is by asking yourself, "Am I making real progress?" If the answer is no, you might be hiding behind perfectionism to avoid action. Break this cycle by setting small, achievable goals. This way, you can see real progress without getting overwhelmed.
Another step is to set a timer for each task. Give yourself a strict deadline. Stick to it. This will push you to focus and work more efficiently, not just wait for perfection.
If you're not sure whether you're a perfectionist or a procrastinator, track your work progress every day. Write down what you did and how it helped move your project forward. If you’re improving and ticking off those tasks, that’s the real deal.
Remember, perfection is not about getting it right the first time. It's about consistent and continuous improvement. So keep taking action, every single day, no matter how small. That's how you'll beat procrastination and truly strive for perfection.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"most people who claim to be perfectionists are not perfectionists they're actually procrastinating"
– Alex Hormozi
"the real perfectionists feel this sickness where they like want to itch their skin off until the thing's done"
– Alex Hormozi
"the procrastinator uses that to say like I'm not sure I'm just getting it right"
– Alex Hormozi
"the person who's an actual perfectionist wants to finish and is working every hour of every day"
– Alex Hormozi
"if you don't know how your thing is getting better you're not a perfectionist you're just ignorant"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
most people who claim to be perfectionists are not perfectionists they're actually procrastinating because they're not doing anything because the real perfectionists feel this sickness where they like want to itch their skin off until the thing's done whereas the procrastinator uses that to say like I'm not sure I'm just getting it right the person who's an actual perfectionist wants to finish and is working every hour of every day and seeing progress towards it because if you don't know how your thing is getting better you're not a perfectionist you're just ignorant
