One of our core values at CFB is Always Give Perfect Effort.
So many people get caught up on this idea of perfection. Many times it becomes paralyzing. For the people who aren’t members yet, it manifests into this idea that, ‘I can’t do what they’re doing right now, so I just wont’ try.’ It’s an ego preservation move. They don’t want to look foolish, and they think people are going to laugh at them, or make fun of them, or whatever. We know that’s not going to happen, and I think deep down inside they know that too, but they are more scared of being imperfect, so it’s easier to let themselves off the hook.
In reality, they would be much better showing up and doing their best. Done here is better than perfect right? Because, done means you did something. Nobody expects you to be perfect the first time. In fact, nobody expects you to be perfect….ever. We are constantly working on improving.
I see the same thing in current members too. We skip workouts because we aren’t comfortable with a movement. Again this is an ego protection move. We are actually scared it won’t be perfect. Does snatch come to mind anyone? In reality, we will never be better at that movement until we practice it, over and over and over again. Again, done is better than perfect.
Then we have our people who fall off the wagon so to speak. We see this in nutrition, we see this in showing up to train. In both cases, we have missed the mark and are embarrassed about being imperfect. We expect you to be imperfect. We ALL struggle. When you miss, it’s ok. We aren’t striving for perfection, we are striving for effort. Again, showing back up and getting it done is better than perfect.
Are any of these scenarios the case with you? Where in your life can you apply the done is better than perfect idea?
Remember, perfection is an allusion. There’s no such thing as perfection. There is such a thing as perfect effort. That’s what we strive for. Do your best and get it done, it’s better than perfect!
11-8-16
Strength:
Front Squat, while resting complete sets of auxiliary work
MetCon:
Power Clean and Jerk x 3 @80% of 1RM
Double Unders x 30 or 120 Singles
5 rounds for time