Do It Today: Overcome Procrastination, Improve Productivity, and Achieve More Meaningful Things

by Darius Foroux

hooked. I think it’s good to realize that. That’s why I often try to remind myself not to depend on smartphones too much because my attention matters more than productivity. It’s time to reclaim your attention. And thereby, reclaim your life. It’s worth it. How Perfectionism Is Destroying Your Productivity Do you always worry that you didn’t do a good job? Do you always question your work and your actions? Are you afraid of admitting your mistakes? Does rejection make you feel like shit? If so, you’re in great danger. I’m not a perfectionist myself. At least, that’s what I try to tell myself. I bet that you try to tell yourself that as well. In fact, the people who don’t admit it are the worst. But here’s the thing: If you’re a perfectionist, you’re just a procrastinator with a mask. It’s no different from someone who’s lazy and does nothing at all. Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look. A perfectionist… Always waits for the right moment. Never makes mistakes. Always needs more time. But at the end of the day, life and work are about outcomes. Results matter. And if you’re a perfectionist, you might get the outcomes some day. But the question is: When? And, at what cost? Research specifically shows that perfectionism is closely related to depression and low self-esteem. “Perfectionists are their own devils.” —Jack Kirby Is the price of perfectionism really worth it? I’ve found that perfectionism is just another form of procrastination. When you constantly worry about makin...