I struggle with the same perfectionism problem. An old supervisor used to say to me “great is the enemy of good.” So true. Currently sitting on a few unfinished works myself, so thank you for this reminder ❤️
Was a good read Nandita.I think perctionism is more pervasive than we imagine especially amongst us women. We want to be able to wear all our hats absolutely well😅..
Despite my language skills and my knowledge about my subject I used to always second guess myself and end up not publishing any of my cases as a pathology professor, now when I look back at all the missed opportunities because I wanted to get things right the first time around I feel I have lost out on the deep learning that comes from learning from your own mistakes!
The write up on the white bean was also interesting.
I happened to listen to your podcast appearance with Amit Varma, 'The seen and the unseen' it was enjoyable listening to your long winded journey to food.. Could relate to a lot of stuff you talked about especially about medicine and the way the education and practice of medicine changes how you view the world.
Your authenticity and grace shines through whichever social media platform you choose to put out your content. More power to you!
This resonates with me so much. I have abandoned so many ideas and projects for the same reason. In the twilight if life will we regret not being perfect or will our profound guilt be not doing what we wanted to because of what people would think! Thanks for writing on this topic.. we all need a gentle reminder to just get up and do it!
I go through the same hesitation. I freeze when i start implementing ideas, imagining how they will be a disaster. So I end up never trying and feeling frustrated. I am trying to get out of this cycle, but it means that I have to come out of my comfort zone.
I enjoy reading your newsletter. I look forward to your instagram posts. More Ida please! And would love a tour of your garden.
I struggle with the same perfectionism problem. An old supervisor used to say to me “great is the enemy of good.” So true. Currently sitting on a few unfinished works myself, so thank you for this reminder ❤️
Was a good read Nandita.I think perctionism is more pervasive than we imagine especially amongst us women. We want to be able to wear all our hats absolutely well😅..
Despite my language skills and my knowledge about my subject I used to always second guess myself and end up not publishing any of my cases as a pathology professor, now when I look back at all the missed opportunities because I wanted to get things right the first time around I feel I have lost out on the deep learning that comes from learning from your own mistakes!
The write up on the white bean was also interesting.
I happened to listen to your podcast appearance with Amit Varma, 'The seen and the unseen' it was enjoyable listening to your long winded journey to food.. Could relate to a lot of stuff you talked about especially about medicine and the way the education and practice of medicine changes how you view the world.
Your authenticity and grace shines through whichever social media platform you choose to put out your content. More power to you!
This resonates with me so much. I have abandoned so many ideas and projects for the same reason. In the twilight if life will we regret not being perfect or will our profound guilt be not doing what we wanted to because of what people would think! Thanks for writing on this topic.. we all need a gentle reminder to just get up and do it!
I go through the same hesitation. I freeze when i start implementing ideas, imagining how they will be a disaster. So I end up never trying and feeling frustrated. I am trying to get out of this cycle, but it means that I have to come out of my comfort zone.
I enjoy reading your newsletter. I look forward to your instagram posts. More Ida please! And would love a tour of your garden.