Do you struggle with being a perfectionist? (I’ll bet the answer is YES.) If so, here is a strategy to help you overcome it immediately.

If you’re a perfectionist, you’re always shooting for “A” level work. The problem is that your definition of an “A” is so far above everyone else’s that it’s impossible to reach.

The key is to temper your expectations a bit so that you are shooting for “B” level work, maybe “B+” at best. You may think of this as lowering your standards. But remember that your standards are so unrealistically elevated that your “B” is everyone else’s “A.”

So, make it your goal to do “B” level writing, at least on your first draft. Most of us don’t have the capacity to be objective about our work anyway, so you must trust that your “B” is truly an “A” is everyone else’s eyes.

When you shoot for a “B” you can get work done more quickly and still be excellent. When you have the help of a good editor and proofreader, they will help transform your work into an “A”!

Today’s Challenge: Whatever you’re working on today, shoot for doing “B” level work. It will help you get a draft finished and make more progress.