Summary: Being a perfectionist may mean you don’t trust yourself. If you’re a perfectionist, your expectations might be too high. Wanting everything perfect is admirable but unrealistic. There’s simply no time for it.
Most people aren’t perfectionists, so you’ll often feel disappointed. Managing expectations is key. It’s about finding balance and knowing when enough is enough. You can always do more, but sometimes you need to move on.
Perfectionism can cause missed opportunities. For example, delaying a product release to add features might let competitors beat you to market. Even if your product is better, customers would have bought yours over theirs if released earlier.
Holding off on releases means missing out on building customer relationships. Product launches come with marketing activities and social media buzz. Good customer experiences get shared and can go viral. It’s harder to promote an unreleased product than one that’s out.
Perfectionism has its place in show business or medical fields where precision is crucial. But in most areas, it leads to frustration and delays. Releasing sloppy or dangerous products isn’t the answer either; safety and reputation matter.
Being a perfectionist shows you think nothing is ever good enough, constantly striving for better. Trusting yourself means setting manageable expectations and knowing when to stop tweaking.