i hate perfectionism. i was one for a very long time and i have learned to let it go. it kept me from ever starting, from even doing halfway decent. because sometimes good enough is exactly that. i think perfectionism, at its core, is fear of failure. if i can't do it right the first time, why bother trying? this is my favorite quote ever about perfectionism:

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a ****** first draft. I think perfectionism is based on the obsessive belief that if you run carefully enough, hitting each stepping-stone just right, you won't have to die. The truth is that you will die anyway and that a lot of people who aren't even looking at their feet are going to do a whole lot better than you, and have a lot more fun while they're doing it.” Anne Lamott