Being Perfect

I had wanted to talk about what I had gone through in the last few weeks.
Think there's too much happenings for me, and not enough time for me to reflect on the experience. It's week 2 and I'm already slogging through to prepare for a presentation next week.

Anyway, I just want to talk about being perfect. Last night, a few of us from band were having a chat with our conductor. While he was discussing about the band competition, one of what he mentioned really struck me. I can't remember exactly what he said but it's something like: We should aim to seek perfection in the music and not think about competing, results will come along with it.

Think this principle can be applied to what we do daily. I admit, I'm guilty of having this competitive streak. Sometimes, I just want to be, or appear to be better than the others. Why should I bother about what the others are doing? Why should I be stressed over what the others can do and I cannot? Maybe I'm just seeking the attention which I do not deserve, or maybe I'm just afraid to lose out. I should just strive to be perfect in what I want to do. Sorry guys, I'm just imperfect in one of the many ways. Hope that someone will be there to remind me of that fact when I stress myself or when I start comparing with others. I need to think of what I really want and seek perfection in that aspect.

Being a perfectionist is a valuable trait. It really spurs one to improve. I find it applicable to my studies. If you feel the need to know everything and to be able to do every question correctly, chances are you will also do well for your tests and exams. If only I can find the time and patience to be perfect about everything, think I will become a great person.