Ask HN: How do you overcome perfectionism?

How do you overcome the feeling of perfectionism?

I've always wanted to learn more about software development. However, whenever I try, I self-criticize myself into giving up -- the icon sucks, the app is not innovative, the UI sucks, etc.

How do I stop the self comparisons? How do I find enjoyment in something I'm not "wonderful" at?

I'm 27. I know that's not old, but it feels like it when people half my age are 6x better.

Help?

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DigitalSea 13y ago ↗

It's funny you post this. I published a post on my blog about not being able to release my personal projects because my self-expectations are so high I never end up releasing anything. http://ilikekillnerds.com/2013/06/jfri-just-fucking-release-... — I don't mean to spam my post, I think it's pretty relevant though. I feel your pain and I'm 25, I fear I won't ever release anything but I am learning to embrace the mantra of, "just release it" even slowly.