Practice makes a man perfect, it’s a lie.
<p>Practice, practice, practice; practice doesn't make you perfect; practice makes improvement. Yes, the quote we've been told since our childhood: "Practice makes you perfect." No, it doesn't; it only brings improvement. Wondering why I'm saying this?</p>
<p>Think about a famous sports player who holds a record. Eventually, you'll remember that it has been broken by somebody else or maybe even by the same player. So, you see, there's always someone better, something better happening. The players keep practicing, more and more, and it brings improvement. There's no definition for perfection; there will always be someone better. Yes, you can say people are the best, but not perfect, as there's nothing like perfection. If there were perfectionism, the best wouldn't change, but it does change.</p>
<p>Returning to the quote, "practice makes you perfect." You see, many people are running towards perfectionism. They keep doing things with the intention of being perfect, and that is making their life hell.</p>
<p>So, in my perception, children should be told from the start that practice makes improvement, not perfection, to instill the right mindset. But what about the people who are already pursuing perfectionism?</p>
<p>These days, I'm reading a book called "Ikigai," and I'm really enjoying it. I learned that Ikigai is finding your state of flow. For those who need to find their Ikigai, as long as you're in a state of flow in whatever you're pursuing, you'll enjoy the process rather than doing it for perfectionism. You'll not seek perfectionism as an end to that endeavor. You'll love doing that thing, and in the process, you'll make continuous improvements.</p>
<p><a href="https://medium.com/@yusramtuba/practice-makes-a-man-perfect-its-a-lie-6facb10577d">Website</a></p>