Why do some people seem to rise above the rest? It’s not because they’re perfect. It’s because they aim higher than most? That’s the power behind this truth: You have to chase perfection in order to achieve excellence.
Perfection is nearly impossible to reach, yet that’s not the point. The goal isn’t to be flawless. It’s to stretch yourself beyond average. When you aim for perfection, you challenge yourself to grow, to improve, and to never settle. That effort, that drive, is what builds excellence.
Think of it like this: if you shoot for the stars, even if you miss, you might land on the moon. But if you only aim for the clouds, you may never leave the ground. Excellence lives in that space just beyond your comfort zone—the place where you work hard, stay focused, and keep reaching, even when it’s tough.
Chasing perfection keeps you improving because it constantly pushes you to find your next level. When you aim for perfection, even if you know it’s impossible, you never get too comfortable. Instead of thinking “good enough,” you start asking, “How can I make this better?” You might not be perfect, but you’ll be far better than you were yesterday. And that’s what counts.
- Al Anderson