"Professional" Perfectionist

For about as long as I can remember, I've considered myself a perfectionist. Throughout my formative years, the creative projects, coursework, songs, jobs, etc that I've truly dedicated myself to, I've gone above and beyond for. This has played a major role well into my adult life...but my "Everest climb" has always been trying to start a task at the perfectionist level. I was diagnosed with ADHD from an early age (although I don't often see the "hyperactive" part as much as I do in others). The great news is, I'm in good company: Albert Einstein, Will Smith, Jim Carey, and many other brilliant minds. However, being a "perfectionist" with ADD often feels like owning the worlds best guitar, that you're not able to play. Many times it's been exhausting to say the least, because I strive for the top, and am capable of incredible things, but set the bar so extremely high just to begin the task that every project I take on feels like standing in front of a 1000 foot wall I have to climb. I know the view from the top will be phenomenal, but often get discouraged before beginning. Once I'm in the process of whatever it may be, I excel. This BAPP Programme is a perfect example. For a couple weeks, I could not for the life of me, figure out what I was supposed to be doing, or how to begin (see: "Moment of Clarity" post). It became a daunting task in my mind. Now that I've found a bit more sense of direction, and have gotten started, I've been jotting down blog ideas, thoughts, mind mapping, and more! My hope is that through this programme, reflection, and learning more about myself and other's experience, I can begin to approach tasks with the courage of a lion, and not see it as an unbearable mountain, but an exciting and riveting journey that I get to partake in...like The Hobbits.
Although, I'm 3 feet taller than Frodo...
Reminder to self:
Just start, it doesn't need to be perfect right away...or sometimes ever.
Refine your craft. There is joy in the process.