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Don’t Wait to be Perfect in Blogging

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We all want to be perfect. We want to look perfect while going to any party, we want to be perfect while playing video games, and we want to be perfect if we are cooking something. We just want to be perfect in whatever we do, so that we can prove how much superior and efficient we are than our peers.  And, the same rule applies to the blogging. Time and time again, I see bloggers who got struck in the vicious cycle of creating a perfect blog and eventually lose focus from their real objectives. So, in this article I’ll try to convince you that you shouldn’t wait to be perfect in blogging.

1. Improvement is more important

Don’t expect too much, too quickly because it will just increase your frustration. I’ve seen many bloggers who wants to be perfect from the first day. And due to this, they put so much pressure on themselves that they completely ignore the improvement that occurred in them over the period of time. Perfection is a never ending process, so don’t think a lot about it and focus on improving your skills.

2. Success depends on efforts

You can’t control the perfection but you can control your efforts. The more efforts you are ready to put into your blog, the more successful you’ll be. It is a myth, that to be successful you need to be perfect. How many successful guys are completely perfect in their jobs? How many successful guys know everything about their niche? I don’t think even one of them knows everything about his field. What makes them successful is the huge amount of efforts they put in to their job.

3. Criticism is good

Criticism or rejection helps you to identify your weak points which you were not aware of and provide you with an opportunity to make yourself much better. So if you just want to be perfect before you are afraid of criticism then think again. Don’t wait for your content to be perfect, go out with what you’ve and learn to take all kind of criticism.

4. Just Do It

It’s a Nike slogan, but really a great advice. Don’t hesitate to execute your plans even if they are not perfect. I’ve seen many persons having great ideas about product, website but they never execute it because they feel their plan/product still needs some more tweaks. As the result, most of those plans never get executed. Execution is more important than perfection. Don’t wait for your plan to be perfect because you don’t know how people are going to react in reality.  The greatest example of this is Microsoft; they never waited for a perfect operating system. They came out with the basic version of windows in 1985 and are still trying to improving their product without sacrificing their sales.

5. Sometimes it’s better not to be perfect

When you are perfect (popular) in your niche, then you start attracting lot of unwanted attention towards yourself. People start having huge expectations from you, your failures get more criticized, you’ve more enemies etc. So, in a way your decisions start getting influenced by the opinions of others. But when you are not perfect, you are free to do whatever you want to do and how you want to do.

So these are the five points due to which I think that why you shouldn’t wait to be perfect. As I know that I’m not a perfect and there is lot that I’ve to learn. So, please share your opinions in the comments below.

Gagandeep Singh is a Freelance writer working for conversion rate optimization company Invesp.

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  1. Great advice Melvin! I just started blogging and waited to hit publish so many times because it just didn’t look right to me. Then I realized that it probably was never going to be perfect in my own eyes and I will surely always be my own toughest critic. I think it’s good to strive to be perfect, but just know that perfection will be unattainable.

    Melvin Reply:
    April 10th, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    That’s a good reflection Nell. Having a high standard is good but sometimes we have to understand that we are far from being perfect and should be able to differentiate perfect from good quality

  2. Hey Melvin,
    You know what they say – “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.”
    This is a Timely post. Perfection comes from being refined to perfection and the last time i checked it was a tough experience for the Diamond and the great athletes.

    That is just the way it is. You’re just inspired a post man. Expect a track back soon.
    .-= Olusegun´s last blog ..Backlinks – Get Them =-.

    Melvin Reply:
    April 10th, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    Thats a great quote. Im glad you liked this article and has become helpful to you. 😉

  3. Great stuff in here. Far too often, we think that we have to have everything perfect before we can take any action.

    So, rather than actually do something, we just sit. And sit. And sit.

    Which accomplishes nothing. Get up, get out, and take some action. Get started blogging, you’ll get better as time goes on.

    Take care,

    Mike
    .-= Mike Paul´s last blog ..5 Untold Secrets of the Top Network Marketing Companies =-.

    Melvin Reply:
    April 18th, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    exactly Mike. the problem with people has always been getting their ass off and they couple that with reasons that they’re not ready, they need practice blah blah. Thats just a nice point Mike. 🙂

  5. u know dude….i love when somebody criticise me….i take these comments very positively and it tells me that my posts make them contribute their thoughts in my comments section
    .-= Tushar´s last blog ..How does Blogging Make Money? =-.

    Melvin Reply:
    April 18th, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I think we have the same parallels there. So maybe its time for you to criticize me as well eh? 😀

  8. Great list. Most of these points I already use in my projects, it’s good to see someone put them out there. The most important for me is the “Just Do It” point.

    Often times people think tasks might be too hard, then give up. Just Do It, see where it takes you.

  9. That’s very true. Just continue with the same enthusiasm and lack of self-consciousness that define your blog when you’re just starting out. When you notice you start gaining regular readers it can put a lot of pressure on you. Giving yourself permission not to be brilliant every single time you update your blog can ease the pressure. Or, look back over the improvement you’ve had over time as a blogger as you said. We’re too close to it to even notice. Being aware of this can be empowering.
    .-= jan_geronimo´s last blog ..Here’s Why I Unfriended Darren Rowse in Facebook =-.

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