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There is No Such Thing As Perfection

By Carol Williams

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November 02, 2016 01:00 AM

"Strive for a life of progression, not perfection."
-Carol Williams

According to the famous physicist Stephen Hawking: "One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection doesn't exist".

In our quest to be good (even THE BEST) at what we do, we can never expect to achieve perfection. Perfection simply doesn't exist.

We must start from where we are on a daily basis and should expect to make constant progress. Do you have a constant desire to continue to learn and become better a better version of yourself every day?

Do you accept being less than making constant progress... to do better and to be a better you?

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Will Hamm . Being the best we can be is the ultimate goal, isn't it?

Nov 02, 2016 12:17 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning James Dray . Being better every day is a wonderful goal.

Nov 02, 2016 12:18 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I hear ya Nina Hollander . I'm a bit that way too... on the OCD side about certain things. Makes it difficult to delegate!

Nov 02, 2016 12:20 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Carol... I managed large staffs in my corporate life, so I learned to delegate. But that didn't stop me from trying to make sure their work product wasn't as perfect as possible because it reflected on me.

Nov 02, 2016 01:34 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Great post. Everyday is an opportunity to grow and learn. We just need to open our minds. Perfect is over-rated!!!

Nov 02, 2016 02:45 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

"Perfect is over-rated". I love that, Belinda Spillman !!!

Nov 02, 2016 03:10 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Carol - it is true that no one is perfect. You can measure success by how far you have progressed.

Nov 02, 2016 04:15 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Progress, not perfection! That's one of my favorite quotes. Nothing will ever be perfect, because as you said...there's no such thing! Just keep striving to move forward and to continually get better!

Nov 02, 2016 05:45 AM

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Carol Williams - there is no arguement that as hiuman beings we are imperfect creatures but we should always continue to strive for what we consider perfection. This is the only way to continue to progress like you have stated. Have a great rest of the week.

Nov 02, 2016 07:04 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

We all strive for perfection especially when we are trying to help our clients. Try as we might we can look at times when we know we could have done better

Nov 02, 2016 10:11 AM

Maya Garg * ASP/ASA/ABR/CNE/

Royal Lepage Signature Realty,Mississauga, Ontario - Mississauga, ON

Moving you Forward.... Buyers, Sellers, Investors

Hi carol, sure we are imperfect but we do have will power God given gift and I think we should try and help everyone in a perfect manner.

Nov 02, 2016 11:47 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

My Nana would disagree with you. She always told me I was perfect. I miss her so much.

That said....yes, it's true that there is no such thing as perfection. However that doesn't stop me from trying make things better and improve anything I can.

Nov 03, 2016 12:18 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Nina Hollander , Corporate management would be very difficult, me thinks. I'm sure you were very good at it. I managed a small staff of about 10 people in my company... and I much prefer counting on myself to meet my expectations. LOL

Nov 03, 2016 01:51 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Exactly Grant Schneider . It's all about progress... constant self-improvement. Thanks for stopping by.

Nov 03, 2016 01:52 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

You got it Donna Foerster ... "striving to move forward and to continually get better!" Have a great day!

Nov 03, 2016 01:53 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Sharon Tara . It's funny you say that about your Nana. My late husband used to tell me that too. We both knew I wasn't but it was very sweet! I guess we were "perfect" for them.

Nov 03, 2016 01:55 AM

Sharon Tara

Portsmouth, NH

Sharon Tara

We all need someone in our life that thinks we are perfect!

Nov 03, 2016 05:48 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Maya Garg . That's it! Using what God gave us as our unique gifts. It's all about honoring what we have been given by striving to be the best we can be. Thanks for stopping by.

Nov 03, 2016 01:56 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Carol... in the corporate world I had a limited number of direct reports, so it was easier to manage. Managing agents on a team was something I found I really didn't like doing.

Nov 03, 2016 02:22 AM