Thursday, October 20, 2011

Perfection + Purpose


Is perfection really necessary? I think so.
Perfection is what we should try to attain in everything we do. Sometimes it’s impossible to achieve, but if you strive for it, whatever you accomplish will be the best you can make it.
“Nobody’s perfect.” You’ve heard it before, and it’s true. Still, that doesn’t mean one shouldn’t strive to be perfect. Mediocrity has no place in this world.
What if Thomas Edison was satisfied with mediocrity? No light bulbs. What if Leonardo DaVinci was satisfied with mediocrity? No Mona Lisa. What if Steve Jobs or Bill Gates were satisfied with mediocrity? You might not even be reading this on your computer or other electronic device.
Perfection is great, striving for perfection is better, but striving for perfection with a purpose in mind is best. Anything worthwhile gives meaning and purpose to human life. Everything worthwhile provides for the betterment of society.
I think … that we are all born pure and innocent and perfect. And that the purpose of our existence is to grow into people who can serve the public good and make life better for humanity, to give others a chance to strive for perfection.
And that’s about the size of it.

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