“The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in the face, and resolves to change them, he lays the corner-stone of a solid and honorable success.” ~Hamilton Wright Mabie
I thought I’d start the week with a thought provoking quote and invite you to share what ideas or thoughts this brings up for you. Please share your comments.
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Debra Gould, The Staging Diva®
President, Six Elements Inc. Home Staging
Debra Gould has taught thousands of people around the globe how to make money using their natural creative talent as home stagers through the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program.
This was a challenging quote to me, because I tend to do this in starting my business and in my own personal life. I think that if I just get one or two more things “perfect” I will be ready to start my business. Then I do those things and I think of something else that I need to do, but instead, I should just jump in. I am probably missing out on staging opportunities right now because of this problem, and it’s the same in my personal life. I am probably missing out on opportunities because I keep thinking everything has to be perfect for me to get involved.
Adrienne, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist myself so I totally know what you mean. I do find if I’m honest with myself though, sometimes the need to get it perfect before moving forward is a procrastination strategy. The real issue is fear of moving forward, not actually having everything perfect. Don’t know if this helps, but you may want to read my article, Home Stagers: Tips to face your fears and keep going.