Less Than the Best

This weekend I had my first curating project as an independent contractor. I was so nervous. My plans were detailed and specific. Organization is my best friend and keeps me settled. I will not accept anything less than the best.

After the events, everyone acclaimed how great they were and how much fun they had! The photo optics were perfect. And do you know how I felt after? Unhappy with the end product.

There were so many things that fell through the cracks. So many missed marks and details that really expand the experience. Ideas that didn’t hit the “wow factor” I would have liked them too.

My debrief report, that I still have to write, will be tedious. And even though everyone had fun and enjoyed the event, we can always be better. I can always be better.

Accepting compliments is the hardest part because everything didn’t go as plan, but I had to realize no one experiencing the event knew the program, so there were no disappointments.

There is a fine line between bettering ourselves (criticizing every missed point of the events) and excepting the reality of everything being alright as is (people enjoying the product anyway).

What I had to realize is that it is possible for the event to both be an excellent experience for people and still have the room to grow. We should always be open to doing better as well as putting out the best version of a product we have at the time even when its not our idea of perfect.