Bad person Quote by Jon Acuff
““It’s the Very Good Reason you cannot pursue your goal. Perfectionism will tell you, “If you’re going to do it, you might as well do it right.” And when we leave the idea of “right” undefined, it tends to get complicated, usually in one of two ways. In the first kind of noble obstacle, perfectionism sneakily tells you that you cannot move toward your goal until you do something else: “I can’t do X until Y.” In the second kind, perfectionism tells you that reaching your goal could actually produce bad results or make you a bad person. Would-be entrepreneurs often express fear that they’ll become workaholics””
About This Quote
Source Book: Your Year to Be Here by Jon Acuff, 2016
Perfectionism creates false barriers, making us wait for ideal conditions or fearing negative outcomes, which stalls progress toward goals.
In simple terms: Perfectionism blocks action with imagined obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and act now.
Themes
perfectionism
goal pursuit
fear
self‑sabotage
Mood
anxious
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- writing a book
- launching a product
- personal development
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral economics
self‑esteem
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step can you take despite imperfections?
- How might embracing “good enough” change your results?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can also drive high quality and careful planning when balanced.
