Tag: perfectionism
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Everything is a tradeoff
I have insanely high expectations when it comes to my own work. If something can be improved, then it should be improved, period. As a kid I was expected to max every grade and every exam or to win every competition, and more often than not, I actually did. I left school ages ago, but…
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For a change
The galaxy will keep spinning Without your strenuous effort Sunrise and sunset Are all set up for at least Another couple billion years You might as well give yourself The permission To do something unproductive For a change
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Lost in a blog rabbit hole
Every now and then I discover a new interesting blog, and then find myself for the next few days (or months…) on a deep dive to reach its very bottom. Rather than read an article or two and bookmark the rest for later like every sane human would do, I keep following cross-links and archive…
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100 days
I can’t really believe it, but I’ve posted on this blog for 100 days in a row already, without a single miss. This includes days when I was offline deep in Costa Rican jungle. Luckily WordPress.com has an option to schedule posts in advance. When I first signed up for this project, it felt almost…
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Busy is a choice
When I lived in Korea, it shocked me how everyone perceived ‘busy‘ as a badge of honor. It meant you’re a productive member of your group and people can rely on your sacrifice. It meant you’re working hard and should be praised for it. I remember how I told my colleague once that everyone was…
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Getting it 80% right
I’m halfway through Tim Ferriss’ podcast with Gregory McKeown. I was already a big fan of Greg’s book called Essentialism, but this interview way exceeded my expectations. It doesn’t sound like an interview at all, but rather like a chat between two friends sharing their deepest secrets. It’s raw and real and… you’d be better…
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If I don’t stand behind me, who will?
I am very often my own worst critic. No matter how much I accomplish, one silly mistake can ruin it all in my eyes. No matter how many challenges I overcome, it doesn’t really matter if I haven’t done it all. Either I cross a couple things off my todo list, and then feel guilty…
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Is your drive to perfection holding you back?
– This moon is shit – said someone at a party last night. – It’s not even an accurate representation of the terrain. – Yeah, I see what you mean. – I said. – That’s 3D printing with a light inside, so they had to add an extra layer for the basins to make them dark,…
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