Name: Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise?
Uploaded: 2025-02-05T15:37:10Z
Duration: 5 min 59 s
Description: What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Edison and Monet, video creator Jon Youshaei explains why aiming to be prolific — despite flops and failures along the way — is the key to unlocking your creative success.

Jon Youshaei: Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise?

Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise?

What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Edison and Monet, video creator Jon Youshaei explains why aiming to be prolific — despite flops and failures along the way — is the key to unlocking your creative success.

Success in creativity often comes from producing prolifically, not waiting for perfection. Mozart composed over 600 works before age 35, far surpassing his peers and allowing for memorable masterpieces to emerge. Monet, on the other hand, destroyed millions of dollars' worth of art in search of flawlessness. Embracing imperfect output can lead to unexpected hits and rapid progress, while obsessing over perfection may silence great ideas before they see the light.