2319: Consistency = Perfection?
Hey Friends,
Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the debut of our audio-letter last week! I'm excited to announce that moving forward, I'll be integrating a Spotify page for future releases.
As I write this week's newsletter, I'm listening to my curated NBA 2K playlist, which has grown considerably over the past week. This week has been about shedding self-doubt. In the pursuit of our careers or higher callings, we too often neglect our own feelings or internalize them. We aim for perfection, only to feel let down when it remains out of reach. But here's a reality check: perfection is a myth. There's always room for improvement, whether in efficiency, time-saving, or overall enhancement.
To me, consistency and perfection are fundamentally different. Consistency means showing up every day, putting your all into every task, and, most importantly, celebrating progress—no matter how small. Whether you've invented a flying car or simply managed to roll up a window, it's the effort and progress that count. Perfection, on the other hand, is akin to an addiction—a strong word, but bear with me. Perfection is the pursuit of a state free from flaws or defects. Biochemically, to draw an analogy, perfection is like equilibrium: everything is balanced, but an organism in equilibrium is not living. So, why rush towards a state that, in essence, signifies the end of life?
My quest for perfection was driven by the belief that it would make life easier—more time with family, gaming with friends, fewer conflicts, and no worries about standardized tests. However, I've come to see this as a perfect paradox. The time for these activities is already there; it's about utilizing it more effectively.
The danger in seeing perfection as a goal is that we develop a tolerance to our achievements, needing them to be groundbreaking to feel satisfied. This dependency is unsustainable and, if mental stress could be measured, this approach would surely break the scale.
So, take your time. Remember, life is a balancing act, not a race to perfection.
Peace,
Zechariah Davis
Song of the week:
- Apparently - J. Cole
Quote of the week:
- "Sharks don't learn to swim socializing with sheep"
Scripture of the Week:
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