Perfection is the Enemy of Progress

I saw this like week written on the community wall of Cabin Fever Roasters in downtown Douglasville, Georgia. Could it be that another word for perfectionist is procrastinator?

Often we focus on this definition of perfect: "entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings."

However, perfect can also mean: "exactly fitting the need in a certain situation or for a certain purpose."

If your craft meets it's purpose, blemishes and all, you can say it's perfect! Now that I've made your day, you can send me your favorite roast or bottle of wine. My job here is done.

Carl Olson

Artist, photographer, filmmaker, and podcaster.

http://theartfulpainter.com
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