The Anti-P Manifesto
Stop holding onto the five Ps or you’ll be left empty-handed.
The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.
“Perfectionism is not self-improvement. Perfectionism is, at its core, about trying to earn approval. Most perfectionists grew up being praised for achievement and performance (grades, manners, rule following, people pleasing, appearance, sports). Somewhere along the way, they adopted this dangerous and debilitating belief system: I am what I accomplish and how well I accomplish it. Please. Perform. Perfect. Prove.” ― Brené Brown
A friend recently mentioned a new creative project they wanted to tackle. Their idea seemed unique, fresh, and exciting. It presented a chance to marry the left-brained logic of their career with the right-brained passion of their creative side-gig.
My response was immediate. “That is amazing — you have to try this! What can I do to support you?”
What was bizarre was how they were taken back by my unabashed support. You know, because the world is so full of naysayers that it seems ultra-rare somebody would truly have your back.
But then the five Ps slithered their way into our conversation.