Perfection is the Web of Deceit

I remember when I used to think that perfection was the same as being detail-oriented. However, I quickly found out that perfection can rob you of your money flow which is ultimately a big reason that you’re in business. For so many years I would pride myself on being very detailed and going the extra step to make sure EVERYTHING was perfect.

Though I strongly believe in excellence and doing things to the best of your ability. I’ve also learned that striving for “perfect” can hinder you from reaching your ultimate goals/outcomes in every area of your life including your business (again which is your money). Think about it this way, if you’re searching for the perfect spouse, you’ll never get married. And if you’re searching for the perfect scenario to work your business, you’ll never get rich.

I mean really, who are we being perfect for anyway?

The other day, I was fortunate enough to go on a tour of the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion. It was beautiful! But one thing caught me by surprise. And it wasn’t just once or twice that I noticed this. Here I am standing in a house that is insured by multiple tens of millions of dollars. I’m literally standing in a house that has lodged some of the most powerful people in the state of West Virginia. And one thing I noticed that will stick with me for a looooong time was…

Are you ready for this?

It was that in almost, if not every room that I toured, the lines between the crown-molding and the wallpapered or painted walls were not perfectly straight lines. LOL! I know right!

Why was I even looking?

Well the truth is that I have secretly beat myself up over the imperfections in my paint jobs at home. Or my videos. Or my selfies. Or anything else that is not exactly right. But there are always lessons to learn in life and in business and STOP SEEKING PERFECTION is one of them.

You are human, You are fallible. But You are also brilliant and amazing in every way. If the Governor can deal with imperfection, yet still be one of (if not the most) powerful person in an entire state. Then why can’t you and me as business owners, creators, entrepreneurs deal with it too.

Perfection is not the end goal.

Results are!

If you’re not getting results, maybe you’re focused on the wrong things.

Maybe you’re not taking action daily. Or maybe you’re waiting on it to be the perfect time. You know, the “When I get this I’ll do it” or “When this happens I can do it”.

News flash!

The if’s and when’s usually never happen the way we planned, so instead of “when” and “if”. Just Do It! Just Jump! Just Walk. Just Move. And don’t let perfection trick you into it’s web of deceit, because you’ll never get there in the areas that matter most.
At least not on this Earth, as long as we’re in the physical form.

Remember this…

There are people doing BIG things. Making BIG money. And there is absolutely nothing perfect about them. But they are being free. Free to create. Free to be themselves. Free from perfection.

P.S. I’m learning that there are many contradictions in life. Striving for excellence and pushing to be impressive can appear as a form of perfection, trust me I know. And how about the saying “We should always do our best”. Doesn’t that sound like a subtle way of saying perfect lol.
But these are targets, which are good for humanity. However, don’t ever stop your message from getting out there or your business from getting started or your product from being created all because it wasn’t perfect. You’ll learn along the way. You’ll improve with intentions and daily actions. If you have been staring at the mountain of perfection and want to move past this hurdle. Today is your day Bee-utiful! The doors of the church community are officially open! is awaiting your arrival. This is a business community that is purposefully setup to support and equip you in your entrepreneurial journey and to help you BEE YOU. Do business on Your Terms. BEE SUCCESSFUL. And get incredible results doing it. So this is your official invitation (don’t say you weren’t invited to the party). Come on over to and let’s celebrate your successes together!

XOXO – Kim Leigh Ross