PERFECTION

Everyone strives to attain the level of perfection in everything they do. This is a natural phenomenon, and indeed a positive attitude. This strife keeps one going in tough and difficult times. However, is this really possible? Does one have the right conception of perfection?
Not to bore you with the definition of perfection, it is simply a state of completeness, flawlessness, no error whatsoever in whatever has been done.
It is something however, that is very difficult to achieve as we all believe no one can be perfect. The good thing about wanting to attain it though is that the struggle to attain it is enough to attain excellence in one’s endeavour. Thus, even if perfection might not be reached, excellence could be reached.
There are different factors which determine why a person strives for perfection. It could have been as a result of a challenge, external or internal. There could be pressure from the people around him as there is a very high expectation from him. This push is enough to make a person strive for perfection, which ultimately leads to the attainment of excellence. However, an individual is expected to know what strategy works for him and how wisely to go about it in order to get to his destination.
Another factor is competition. In these present times, there are many people with a lot of ideas and creativity. In order to stand out, and discover oneself, the strife for perfection is definitely in order. This could surely pay off as one gets success regardless of whether or not it is to a state of perfection.
With regard to the internal factor, one could realize that he is not satisfied with the outcome of his effort, having the belief that he could achieve more, thus, his strife.
As it is certain that this state cannot be achieved, the best that can be done is to work towards it with the aim of having success. Seeking perfection is a way of motivating oneself.
One should not be scared of perfection with the belief that it is meant for extraordinary people. You should know that even the geniuses can never attain that stage just like a saying by Salvador Dali goes; “Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.” It is majorly a source of motivation. Here are some words on perfection that keeps one moving.
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”- Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
“Perfection is not attained, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”- Vince Lombardi.
“Looking for perfection is the only way to motivate yourself.”- Ronnie O’Sullivan.