Perfection vs. Excellence

 Perfection vs. Excellence (from this site):
and seen on my friend’s blog

I can’t even express how fitting this is for teaching, for life.

There is a wonderful rest and ease that comes from not having to be perfect… from not having to know all the answers and from having to be the “sage on the stage.” This list is fantastic!!! I’m printing one off for my office/desk area .

 

Perfection is being right
Excellence is being willing to be wrong

Perfection is fear
Excellence is taking a risk

Perfection is anger and frustration
Excellence is powerful

Perfection is control
Excellence is spontaneous

Perfection is judgment
Excellence is accepting

Perfection is taking
Excellence is giving

Perfection is doubt
Excellence is confidence

Perfection is pressure
Excellence is natural

Perfection is the destination
Excellence is the journey

“There is no failure. Only feedback.”
~ Robert Allen