Is PERFECTIONISM a form of COWARDICE?

Spectacular video. Honored to be a part of it

Van may not read the comments, but I do and I walk around behind him reading him my favorites 🥰

Great Lombardi quote! My favorite of his is, “The man at the top of a mountain didn’t fall there.”

I remember Casey doing a video about perfectionism. I often mention this quote: "Don't strive for perfection, strive for good enough" which is something I have always remembered. This video is a great detailed explanation on that.

I would recommend the book "The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control" to anyone who identifies as a perfectionist, and honestly to those who don't. Because you might just find out you are a perfectionist. Turns out there are different types of perfectionism, and what we usually talk about when we say perfectionism is just the classic perfectionist. There are 4 more types with quite different characteristics. It also gives a different look at perfectionism. It doesn't see it as a disease you need to get yourself rid of. It's just a characteristic that you live with and you can choose if you'll use it to help you in life or to make you miserable.

the imperfections of your work make it excellent to me, literally

Exceptionally well placed synth swells in this one. Always love the signature sound, but this one seemed like great placement and tone. As always, super enjoyable.

"Perfectionism is procrastination masquerading as quality control" - Steven Barnes

cool video Love it. Nobody makes their magnum opus first time out of the gate, you first need a "body of work" and to do that, you just have to get up and make something, rinse, repeat, and eventually you'll create perfection. Most people get "crop-locked" into immotion, calculating all the ways they could fail, instead of making something and risking the failing part.

Van, that’s why I love and respect your vision and craft so much. You do not focus on perfection but rather the process and the value you gain from it. As artists its always in our heads that we may not be “good enough,” but you’re the perfect example of “just start now, just do it, just go with the creative flow.” The rewards will soon follow❤

One of my favorite videos you've made. It makes you contemplate what you are , what you strive to be.

Your music gives the video such an awesome vibe, it gives me such a 80's vibe every time I watch.

Needed this. Thank you

I like your content very much. I actually found the Spirited Man -channel after watching the video of Arri making the gift for you! And i´m a bit amazed that it has made a full circle now, since the video of him making it was uploaded 8 months ago... since then i´ve watched almost every video you have uploaded here, plus Casey´s and Tom Sachs´ work too, thank you!

Excellent and perfect. A video that everyone should watch. Thank you, Van.

I apply this mantra to DIY home-renovations: 1) Take the path of least resistance, and 2) Stop when it’s good enough. Follow these rules and you will maintain sanity.

This is insightful. In my particular case, perfection is often the result of cowardice, although I appreciate the balanced treatment of the topic in a broader context. Van’s and Tom’s work has helped me in this respect by revealing the beauty of the specific.

The benefit from your videos meets my criteria of excellence.

I love the research you do and the golden nuggets you drop. So pleasurable watching this.

As someone who makes stuff I've been trying to wrap my mind around this trifecta from the beginning. This exactly what I thought and its so nice to hear to from someone I respect.