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Want to know how to overcome perfectionism<\/a> at work? Which perfectionist habits are the most damaging in the workplace?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Linchpin<\/em>, author Seth Godin teaches you how to overcome perfectionism<\/a> at work by practicing a new, empowered way of thinking\u2014the “linchpin” mindset. Godin’s aim is not to teach you a new way to act, but rather a new way to think about your work, leading to healthier, more successful habits<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn how to overcome perfectionism at work<\/a>, according to Godin’s advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Overcoming Perfectionism at Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people strive to do their work perfectly. However, in Linchpin<\/em>, author and entrepreneur Seth Godin argues that perfection is actually a bad thing\u2014it\u2019s a sign that you\u2019re not being innovative enough.<\/strong> If you\u2019re able to do a task perfectly, it means that you\u2019re meeting someone else\u2019s specific ideal expectations. However, the work that truly impacts people (and therefore is truly valuable) is that which hasn\u2019t been done before. Instead of seeking perfection, Godin argues that you should learn how to overcome perfectionism at work by trying to do something original and impactful, even if it\u2019s flagrantly \u201cimperfect\u201d by traditional standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Forgoing perfection doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you should completely discard existing standards of quality. As Brian Christian and Thomas Griffiths explain in Algorithms to Live By<\/em><\/a>, the most successful works of art are often the result of a brainstorming<\/a> phase of completely uninhibited creativity, followed by a refinement stage in which you select the \u201cbest\u201d ideas from that brainstorming<\/a> and discard the rest. This process can help you produce work that\u2019s innovative enough to catch people\u2019s attention, yet familiar enough for people to recognize it as high-quality.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a couple of tips on how to overcome perfectionism at work by adopting healthier habits, according to Godin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: Try to Remain Emotionally Indifferent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to Godin, being a linchpin means seeing your work as a gift and becoming emotionally invested in the effect it has on others. However, if you want to learn how to overcome perfectionism at work, Godin also offers the paradoxical advice to remain emotionally indifferent <\/em>if your work is rejected by those around you or fails at positively impacting others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re only emotionally invested in a single positive outcome while you work, you\u2019re preparing to be upset if it doesn\u2019t happen. This emotional lens warps your perception of the world<\/a> and causes you to make harmful mistakes. Often, people who hope for a specific outcome deny the unpleasant realities in front of them to avoid negative emotions, causing them to ignore problems that they normally would be able to solve. For example, if you really want to believe that your boss has you in mind for a promotion, you may convince yourself that they\u2019re more impressed with your work than they really are and neglect to put in the effort needed to get their attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Godin argues that if you\u2019ve already failed and there\u2019s nothing you can do to fix it, spending time and energy worrying about that fact will only make it harder for you to work on your next project. To cultivate indifference in the face of failure, remind yourself that accepting what you can\u2019t change and moving on is both the rational and productive thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Ancient Stoics Embraced Tragedy<\/strong>

How is it possible to care about your work while you\u2019re doing it and to celebrate if it succeeds, but simultaneously be able to remain unshaken in the face of total failure? In The Obstacle Is the Way<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> Ryan Holiday draws on ancient Stoic philosophy to argue that no event is necessarily good or bad<\/a>\u2014rather, it depends on the meaning you attach to it. Additionally, he states that you have the power to choose for yourself whether you\u2019re going to interpret an event as good or bad. By choosing to see the upside and opportunity of a tragedy, you can decide to be grateful for it rather than entirely distressed by it.

If you practice focusing on the positive<\/a> aspects of an ostensibly terrible outcome, you\u2019ll find it easier to stop worrying about it and move on. For example, if you\u2019re heartbroken by the death of a grandparent, you can use the tragedy as a reminder to treasure the time you still have with your parents. Shared grief may bring you closer to your emotionally distant siblings. You could even use this event as a reminder of your own mortality and start living life to the fullest.

Holiday also offers advice on how to think clearly while you work and avoid clinging to a single outcome: Intentionally visualize what could go wrong.<\/a> As Godin mentions, many people try to avoid thinking about potential disasters, leading them to ignore problems they have the power to solve. Viewing these disasters neutrally rather than with anxiety will help you prepare for the worst without being a hopeless pessimist.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

#2: Follow the “Perfect Is the Enemy of Good” Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to Godin, the rarest skill\u2014the primary one that distinguishes linchpins from non-linchpins\u2014is the ability to regularly finish projects and present them to the world on a predetermined schedule, no matter how \u201cgood\u201d they turn out to be.<\/strong> Set a deadline for every single project you set out to create. Then, even if your work doesn\u2019t turn out how you wanted it to or it doesn\u2019t feel finished, release it into the world when the deadline arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This skill is vital for learning how to overcome perfectionism because most people are afraid of presenting imperfect work. Consequently, they spend too long working on their projects and usually never finish them at all. Regularly sending out imperfect work is surprisingly effective, as imperfect projects often unexpectedly turn out to be a complete success despite their flaws. The proof of this process\u2019s efficacy is all around us: We can see that people who create truly influential work typically do so only after<\/em> publishing a massive amount of other work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In Show Your Work<\/em><\/a>, Austin Kleon takes Godin\u2019s argument a step further: Don\u2019t just share your work<\/a> with the world on strict deadlines\u2014share your work with the world every day<\/em>, letting people see your creative work in progress<\/em><\/a>. By sharing your unfinished work, you can attract an audience and make valuable professional connections immediately, rather than waiting until you have something \u201cperfect.\u201d These resources will help you get to the point<\/a> where you can make a living with your art, so the sooner you can accumulate them, the better.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linchpin Work Is Purposeful Practice<\/a><\/strong>

Godin emphasizes that creative masters succeed because they\u2019ve created so much work (and if you work enough, some of it will be successful). However, it\u2019s likely that these artists become masters because this quantity of work serves as purposeful practice<\/em><\/a>. 

In Peak<\/em><\/a>, Anders Ericsson explains that practice alone isn\u2019t enough to improve your skills<\/a> to an advanced level: You must practice in a particular way. One of the key features of practice that actually improves your skills is that it stretches you past your comfort zone and is consistently difficult. Godin\u2019s linchpins who finish work on a schedule are doing this: By innovating and overcoming the boundaries of what their work can be, linchpins are constantly challenging themselves rather than focusing on perfectionism and repeatedly creating the kind of work they\u2019re comfortable with.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Want to know how to overcome perfectionism at work? Which perfectionist habits are the most damaging in the workplace? In Linchpin, author Seth Godin teaches you how to overcome perfectionism at work by practicing a new, empowered way of thinking\u2014the “linchpin” mindset. Godin’s aim is not to teach you a new way to act, but rather a new way to think about your work, leading to healthier, more successful habits. 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