The Writing Life
I sometimes think I’ve kicked perfectionism to the curb. It proves me wrong time and time again. An assumption is made; a miscommunication occurs; a cataclysm ensues—at least, it seems that way.
[Read more…] about Hey, Perfectionist, Remember You’re Human
If you’re making mistakes, it means you’re out there doing something. And the mistakes in themselves can be useful. – Neil Gaiman, “Make Good Art”
Mistakes are good things. They’re also incredibly hard for the perfectionist to make. The perfectionist desires and loves control. She wants to know the outcomes before the outcomes arrive. She wants to tread safely.