Message of the Day - Is Perfection Worth It?

Good Morning,

 

Have you ever wondered why when we strive for perfection that we often settle for good enough?

 

Is it because we are lazy?

 

Is it because we are not talented?

 

Is it because we are too busy?

 

Or is it because perfect costs too much in time and effort?

 

I have not looked at this from an economic perspective before, but it makes sense that working toward perfection does take more time and resources to make sure something is perfect.

 

For example, we want a project we are working on to be perfect, but to ensure the level of perfection, it make take twice as long to perform with the increase to the budget for the time and effort.

 

We want the perfection, but do we get the hours it sometimes takes to ensure perfection. Usually not.

 

What we end up with is a balance.

 

We search for that good enough.  To be as perfect as possible within the allotted time and budget.

 

We finish a project and get a few people to review (skim, scan, etc.), and then we present and move on.  

 

We work to improve our skills to do not only do more with less, but to do better with less as well.

 

Shooting for perfection at all costs is wonderful for those who have the time and resources.

 

For the rest of us, we find the balance of good enough and work to improve it without spending more time or resources.

 

Enjoy!

 

Sanford Berenberg

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