It's my pleasure to answer question from @joanstewart
It resonates deeply with my progress and where I’m headed.
Chasing perfection is not progress. When opportunity allows watching young women perform on sports fields worldwide, it is progress in performance, learning strategy, working together that's important. This brought me to consider how often as women we enjoy perfection and lose sight of progress required.
2️⃣ Successful women understand that perfection isn’t the goal — progress is. What steps are you personally taking to progress in 2025? Describe the situation, reasoning, and how you intend to set plans into motion.
The pursuit of perfection has long been ingrained in many of us, especially as women.
Society often conditions us to strive for perfection—whether in our careers, in our personal lives, or even in our daily routines.
But what I’ve come to realize is that perfection is an illusion, a moving target that often keeps us stagnant. Real growth comes from progress, no matter how small; as long as you are moving, that is progress.
I find myself reflecting on how the desire for perfection has, at times, held me back. In my professional life, I’ve aimed for perfect execution, sometimes hesitating to take risks for fear of making mistakes. Success isn't about never failing; it's about moving, learning from mistakes, and persevering despite imperfections.
Moving my focus from perfection to meaningful development allows me to experiment, fail, modify, and eventually achieve in ways I never anticipated.
Instead of waiting for the 'perfect' moment or answer, I'm taking continuous, decisive moves ahead.
I opted to continue my academic path by earning a master's degree in business administration. This choice is a crucial milestone in my advancement, and while it is far from flawless, I am confident that it will help me evolve gradually.
I am preparing my schedules carefully to balance work and studies, and I’m fortunate to have a growth-oriented team leader who has encouraged me to continue my education. I’m excited to have the opportunity to enroll for the first semester next week, marking the beginning of this new chapter.
Setting realistic goals instead of aiming for something instant and overwhelming goals, I will break them down into smaller, achievable milestones, whether it’s improving my expertise, learning new skills, or enhancing my daily work efficiency.
Embracing my imperfections, I will no longer wait for the ‘perfect’ moment to start something new. If an opportunity arises—whether it’s a career move, a financial investment, or a personal challenge—I will take action, knowing that learning through experience is far more valuable than waiting for perfection.
Prioritizing my growth over approval Instead of seeking validation from other people, I will focus on personal growth.
Learning from my setbacks are not failures; they are lessons. If I encounter obstacles in my career, finances, or personal development.
I am aiming for progress, not perfection. By taking continuous steps toward my goals, I am building a future that is not only successful but also fulfilling.
I invite others to join me in shifting this mindset—because when we let go of perfection, we open ourselves to endless possibilities. I always believe that one day, everything will change. The small things are part of my growth. I still have a long way to go, but I've already come so far.
I used to be afraid of what other people would think. Everything I did had to be right. No one should have anything bad to say—only good comments. Everything had to be perfect. That’s how I was before, and I was wrong. I pressured myself too much to the point where I became stressed and filled with anxiety.
But now, I’ve learned. I just want to do what makes me happy, and I will do my best in everything I do.
I am aiming for progress and not perfection!
