The Perfect Time is Now – Stop Being a Perfectionist

Often times we squash our own ideas/projects because we want them to be absolutely perfect before releasing them to the public. We fear that if we offer something with flaws we will increase our chances of failure. This is opposite of the truth. Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine if something is ready to announce to your audience:

-          Am I obsessing over minor details?

-          Is the main function…functional?

-          Am I obsessing over design rather than functionality?

-          Can I release this to a test group with little risk?

-          Am I stalling because I’m scared that people won’t like it?

-          Am I scared people WILL like it and I’m not prepared?

-          What’s the worst that can happen?

-          What’s the best that can happen?

-          Are you creating flaws in order to fix them?

-          Is it time to get some balls and commit to this?

Absolute perfection is impossible. Many products we use are updated and fixed while we are using them – think Windows, WordPress, Cell-Phones, etc.  Typically, the flaws aren’t revealed until a broader audience is providing critical feedback. Don’t be afraid to “eat mud” and apologize for an oversight, people will get over it faster than you think. Get those ideas out there where they belong – you’ll thank yourself for it later.

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