I’m a perfectionist, and I know it. Ask anyone I know, and they’ll agree. But honestly, I’m not really that way. The thing about perfection is that it frustrates me. It’s a struggle, and it’s obsessive for me. That’s not healthy. However, I’ve heard many people, especially those I’ve worked with, tell me that “good is better than perfect.” I think that’s wrong, and that saying has always rubbed me the wrong way. While I think pursuing perfection is unhealthy, settling for just “good enough” also isn’t right.

Instead, I try to aim for something between good and perfect. After doing some word research, I was pleased to find that the word “excellence” is the right word for the place I am always aiming for.

Not good, not perfect, but excellent!