Causes Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
“Aiming for perfection causes frustration at best and paralysis at worst.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Facebook Leadership Summit, 2015
Perfectionism leads to frustration or paralysis.
In simple terms: Perfectionism causes frustration or inaction.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection to maintain progress.
Themes
productivity
mindset
leadership
Mood
cautious
motivational
Type
leadership
psychological
When to use this quote
- project management
- team meetings
- personal goals
Key Concepts
perfectionism
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- When is striving for perfection beneficial?
- How to balance quality and speed?
A Different Perspective
Perfection can drive high quality in some contexts.
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