9 thoughts on “Silver Threading Writer’s Quote Wednesday-Perfectionism”

1. Hariod Brawn December 17, 2014 at 4:39 am

   I think there is a kind of perfectionism that does not seek to make the end-product of one’s efforts perfect in themselves; rather, it is to engage the process of effort in perfect consideration of all factors involved. So, for example, the classical conception of perfectionism would say that if one is gardening and tidying a flower bed, then the perfectionist will endeavour to leave her mark in terms of a perfect looking end product. In contrast, the perfectionism I subscribe to would take into account all the variables, such as whatever is a reasonable amount of time to devote to the task, how much physical energy it is appropriate to expend, what other objectives might become neglected in obsessing over the gardening, and so forth. In this alternative form of perfectionism, there’s the absence of the neurosis and egocentricity that plagues the classical definition.

   With all best wishes and gratitude to you Deborah.

   Hariod.

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2. mewhoami December 17, 2014 at 5:41 am

   Yes. Striving for perfection gets in the way of many things. We must be acceptable of our own abilities and not compete with ourselves or others.

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3. Silver Threading December 17, 2014 at 9:04 am

   What an excellent quote! I am a perfectionist. I had to tell myself to just write what pours out and go back and edit later. Tough for me to do, but I am learning. Thanks for sharing and reminding me of something I need to really take to heart. ❤

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   1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 17, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Thank You. 🙂

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4. LifestyleswithLia December 18, 2014 at 5:09 am

   This quote is so powerful! Thank you for sharing it…puts a lot into perspective!!!

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   1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 18, 2014 at 7:45 am

      You are welcome. I like Anne Lemott. She has a great little book about writing called “Bird by bird.”

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      1. LifestyleswithLia December 18, 2014 at 8:07 am

         Thanks for letting me know about this book.. Sounds lovely😃

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      2. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 18, 2014 at 10:58 am

         You are very welcome. 🙂

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