Inspiring, funny, wise, or all of the above.

Perfect Poison
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I told myself that I was far more spontaneous and carefree than I’d formerly believed I was.

Except, I wasn’t.

I’d simply been looking at the wrong evidence. Perfectionism wasn’t manifesting itself in what I was doing (say, organizing shelves or creating other visual, tactile versions of “perfect”), but what I wasn’t doing.

 

From a good post over at DailyWorth by Terri Trespicio. Knowing some perfectionists (and having a dip in that pool from time to time, too), this applies to more than just work – it’s a reminder to let go and loosen up sometimes.

Movie Mantra: Why You Should “Wanna Go Fast”

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This quote is the  guiding light for fictional NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby of  “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.” Ricky Bobby lives the majority of his life by this mantra, and with Will Ferrell in the driver’s seat, gets hilarious results.

The main reason I chose to spotlight this line is because it actually rings true when applied to marketing and communications. If you ain’t first — whether it’s a brand new marketing concept, product development, or crisis communications — there’s a good chance you may as well be last.

Another reason I chose this? Because it’s a pretty funny flick. Don’t need a better reason than that, personally.

The Creative Process

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1. This is awesome

2. This is tricky

3. This is terrible

4. I am terrible

5. This might be okay

6. This is awesome

Sources: my own experience, and probably those of almost every other creative person out there. Credit to @boltcity for the simple genius of this.