Dave I had the honor of having you as my manager at NM, and the 80/20 rule was just one of the philosophies you taught me but perhaps one of the best. I too continue on the road of a recovering perfectionist. I’ve saved myself a lot of time and stress by simply asking and then telling myself many late nights... “Yes Ann, this is good enough! Now go home”. One particular night I will always remember Dave.... it was late. Everyone else went home. You walked by and said why are you still here? I said I promised you I’d have those stats for by the end of the day. You looked at me and said “you know what, I most likely won’t even look at them tomorrow or the next day... due dates are initial targets but not always set in stone. Just ask if you have things come up and most likely the recipient will be flexible and not even need the information when they initially asked for it.” I’ll never forget that. I preached it to my team members going forward as a team lead. Thank you Dave for all you’ve taught me and giving me the tools to pay it forward and teach others.
Likewise, I am a perfectionionalist in recovery as well. It's both a blessing and a curse, depending on what day it is, and or, the given project at hand. Those chromosomes were passed to me from my father who was a self taught DIYer and exuded these traits strongly. Fortunately, I somehow have managed to collect enough birthdays in spite of myself, to gain some clarity, self-awareness and humility to set my ego aside and seek assistance from life coaches to help me reduce this malady of the human condition. This platform is another positive way to enrich and continue that WIP.
I’m leaning into this greatly at the moment as I venture into starting a YouTube channel. Why? Because I feel that there is something deeper here to be explored with how I’m able to express myself on video. I’m sharing the journey as I dive in and learn about the intricacies of the platform.
It is about thyme someone addressed this topic! My father had this tendency and I thought it was great in the craftsmanship he accomplished, until he let it come to a head one time and it was not good. I try to do things to the best of my ability and if it looks very good on some things that don't matter than so be it...my lawn is one. There is a guy in the neighborhood that sees the lawn as one of his kids (mind you he has no wife nor kids). We are friends but he knows my priorities...my relationship with God, family/friends, work and all else! BTW I did spell TIME wrong too in the beginning...part of my on-going progress ;) yet sometimes I still go back to a post and correct...hey progress not perfection right ;)
Dave I had the honor of having you as my manager at NM, and the 80/20 rule was just one of the philosophies you taught me but perhaps one of the best. I too continue on the road of a recovering perfectionist. I’ve saved myself a lot of time and stress by simply asking and then telling myself many late nights... “Yes Ann, this is good enough! Now go home”. One particular night I will always remember Dave.... it was late. Everyone else went home. You walked by and said why are you still here? I said I promised you I’d have those stats for by the end of the day. You looked at me and said “you know what, I most likely won’t even look at them tomorrow or the next day... due dates are initial targets but not always set in stone. Just ask if you have things come up and most likely the recipient will be flexible and not even need the information when they initially asked for it.” I’ll never forget that. I preached it to my team members going forward as a team lead. Thank you Dave for all you’ve taught me and giving me the tools to pay it forward and teach others.
This absolutely makes my day and means more to me than I can express here. Thank you. 🙏🏻💙
Likewise, I am a perfectionionalist in recovery as well. It's both a blessing and a curse, depending on what day it is, and or, the given project at hand. Those chromosomes were passed to me from my father who was a self taught DIYer and exuded these traits strongly. Fortunately, I somehow have managed to collect enough birthdays in spite of myself, to gain some clarity, self-awareness and humility to set my ego aside and seek assistance from life coaches to help me reduce this malady of the human condition. This platform is another positive way to enrich and continue that WIP.
It can be both blessing and curse. We live, learn and get better. I'm on the same journey Jeff and as they say...the journey continues. 🙏🏻
David, I'll just pat myself on the back then and be thankful I'm in good company.
Onward.
I’m leaning into this greatly at the moment as I venture into starting a YouTube channel. Why? Because I feel that there is something deeper here to be explored with how I’m able to express myself on video. I’m sharing the journey as I dive in and learn about the intricacies of the platform.
Fabulous news Cole. That is an excellent approach as well. Prototype test and learn.
It is about thyme someone addressed this topic! My father had this tendency and I thought it was great in the craftsmanship he accomplished, until he let it come to a head one time and it was not good. I try to do things to the best of my ability and if it looks very good on some things that don't matter than so be it...my lawn is one. There is a guy in the neighborhood that sees the lawn as one of his kids (mind you he has no wife nor kids). We are friends but he knows my priorities...my relationship with God, family/friends, work and all else! BTW I did spell TIME wrong too in the beginning...part of my on-going progress ;) yet sometimes I still go back to a post and correct...hey progress not perfection right ;)
Yes indeed, progress not perfection. 🙏🏻