This interview was originally conducted for inclusion in our "Failure" theme. Some extenuating circumstances kept it in the wings for a while, but it's Ben Burtt. How could we not post it?! ...and, you know, better late than never! DS: This month we’re looking at the subject of failure... BB: [Laughs] Really? DS: Yeah, we’re going a little self reflective with our theme … [Read more...]
Failure in the Pursuit of Perfection
I can’t stand articles that begin with a definition. So please, forgive this imperfect opening to what should really have been a perfect article. Most definitions of the term “perfectionist” agree that it describes someone who “refuses to accept any standard short of perfection”. I feel that the colloquial use of the term describes someone who “will be dissatisfied with … [Read more...]
Failure…
...and the fear of it. Some worry about it more than others, but we all face it sooner or later. There are varying degrees of failure, and then there's the old line that helps to put things in a relevant light: "The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried." [Stephen McCranie...according to Google] Failure is a part of development and growth. It's … [Read more...]