Thanks for the awesome post Nicole, it is so very true

I just started a Mastermind group in my town. OUr first topic was ” Repeat this mantra – I do not have to be perfect.” so easy to day – so hard to follow through on. I will be sending this post to all the members of the group – Thanks!

Great Post Nicole, It has helped me a bunch. I sit all day sometimes working and then just think this is not good enough and so I start over again. I am like a dog chasing his tail and never really getting there because I keep starting over. I am gonna try to break this habit and just be a little good and move on. I am glad to know someone else feels this to.
Gail J Richardson

btw… I can vouch for the “I fought with Dorothy and Dorothy always wins…” mistake. I was too busy chuckling to correct her when she was singing along as a kid. Sorry, Nicole.

squirrelly butt? Okay, that had me laughin’.

But, this had me tearing up… “Don’t beat on yourself. It’s hard enough to get the confidence to make mistakes and to build a business in the first place. You don’t need someone punching you in the face the entire time.”

I’d have to agree. If you beat up yourself, it’s one thing. But to have someone ELSE punching you in the face the entire time, well, that’s just unforgivable. Obviously, an emotional post for me, too.

In other words, surround yourself with positive, like-minded people, and avoid negative people.

You get from life what you give to life.

I’m taking a break now to digest this deep thinking phase of my day.

Thanks, Nicole, for the interesting, ass kicking post. Geez… your mother must have done something right to have you for a daughter.

Wow, This is so perfect! (pun intended) I just made “reaching for excellence” my new motto; I also noted in my post about it that I’m reaching for excellence, not perfection. I know I’ve allowed lack of perfection stop me from doing so many things…NO MORE! Here’s another recovering perfectionist!

Thanks Nicole

LOL – I’ll buy the matching bra or cami!

Terrific food for thought, Nicole.

It reminds me of an article I wrote a while ago, “Procrastinatoritis and Self-Esteem Dropsy.” Like your post, my article centered on the “get ‘er done” now instead of letting all the roadblocks keep you from being a success.

Thank you for the reminder to keep moving forward, even if everything isn’t “just so.” Who’s to say what “just so” is anyway?

You mean I don’t have to be perfect to be profitable? Whew, that’s good news, cause I’m sure not perfect

I think I’m going to sew this in some pretty red undies and mail it to you

/runs off giggling/

Couldn’t agree with you more, Nicole. Perfection slows down profits. Best advice I ever took was to just be “good enough” and then improve things based on user feedback.

Thanks for this article!

This is a really good post. Trying to be perfect is a killer to online progress! Often, perfection goes hand in hand with fear — in other words, our struggle for perfection is often the child of our fear.

Blessings!
Laurie

The second time this week (and it’s only Monday!) that I’ve had this message thrown at me. I guess someone up there is trying to tell me something…

So I’d like to stand in front of you all and openly declare that I too, am a recovering perfectionist!

As of now “Productivity Not Perfection” shall be my new motto.

Thanks for the post Nicole. Consider yourself bookmarked!

Hey Nicole, I just had to tweet about this article. You Rock! I am the same way! I let my need for perfection get in my way all the time! (winks)!

Keep on keepin on!

Holy cow, Nicole…talk about that old saying, “when the student is ready the teacher appears”. Perfect timing!

I struggle with this. Big time. “So get your head out of your butt and get it done”. Consider that “sewn to my underwear”. LOL!

Nicole, you are welcome to write me snarky butt kicking emails anytime!

Loved it! So true. Just like Arika I am also a recovering perfectionist- gee it’s hard to kick that habit!

It’s important to reach completion – not perfection.

I feel like you’re a new favorite of mine too. Lynn Terry turned me on to you when she nearly spit out her lunch on the table when I said I didn’t know you!

Thanks so much for the refreshing words. I like to say that the reason so much of my life is “perfect” is because within that perfection I make a HUGE “grace barrier” for all the crappy stuff. It’s part of what makes it real, like the Velveteen Rabbit!
(Shoot, shouldn’t I post an Amazon affiliate link there?)

Keep playing hard,

Gina

Great Post– How timely. I just met with my sister and business partner Monday and committed to saying ” 2010 will be the year I beat Perfectionism”. I’ve suffered with it for years, and lately all I find lately is that it makes me feel overwhelmed and become completely frozen and unproductive.

Thanks for the frank comments, a kick in the butt in the name of perfectionism is really exactly what I need.

Thanks Nicole! I’m fairly new to your blog, but quickly becoming a huge fan as well.

Looking forward to seeing more from you and Mark this year

Thanks, Pat. You know I’m a fan of your blog, so thank you for stopping by!

Cheers from one imperfect and profitable person to another.

Nicole, it sounds like you’re giving Mark exactly what he needs, and what I need too! Thanks to the both of you for sharing this experience with us.

I often preach about not having to be perfect to be successful online as well. It’s exactly how I got started. But, it’s so nice to hear it directed back towards me through your words.

I would also like to suggest that a mastermind group would be a great way to make sure you stop worrying about being perfect and start getting things done as well. It will accomplish everything you mentioned as far as having a support group, holding yourself accountable , comprising of coach-type people to help you out and kick your butt, and a confidence booster so you don’t beat yourself up.

Thanks again Nicole for this timely post. All the best to you!