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Problematic Thinking: "I have to be perfect every day."
Constructive Thinking: "If I can improve even 1 percent each day, I will make meaningful progress."
Many GMAT students hold themselves to a standard of daily perfection. On days when everything clicks, that standard feels achievable. You move through practice questions with focus, recall strategies with ease, and end the day feeling accomplished. But not every day will look like that. Some days you will be tired, distracted, or simply less sharp. That is normal.
Perfection is not a realistic expectation, and expecting it often leads to frustration and discouragement. Progress on the GMAT is built through steady improvement, not flawless execution. Allowing yourself to be imperfect creates space for learning. Mistakes are not just acceptable; they are useful feedback that helps you refine your process and strengthen your understanding.
The healthier mindset is to focus on consistent, incremental growth. If you can finish a study session having learned something new, improved a skill, or clarified a concept, you have succeeded. Even modest gains accumulate into significant improvement over weeks and months of preparation.
Strive to set clear, realistic standards that support growth. Define measurable goals such as mastering a question type, reviewing a set of errors, or increasing your accuracy by a few percentage points. These goals provide structure and keep you moving forward without creating unnecessary pressure.
As Sheryl Sandberg put it, “Done is better than perfect.” In GMAT prep, that means consistent practice and steady improvement are far more valuable than chasing perfection. Show up each day, focus on progress, and trust the process. Over time, the results will follow.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
Why Chasing Perfection Hurts GMAT Progress
Problematic Thinking: "I have to be perfect every day."
Constructive Thinking: "If I can improve even 1 percent each day, I will make meaningful progress."
Many GMAT students hold themselves to a standard of daily perfection. On days when everything clicks, that standard feels achievable. You move through practice questions with focus, recall strategies with ease, and end the day feeling accomplished. But not every day will look like that. Some days you will be tired, distracted, or simply less sharp. That is normal.
Perfection is not a realistic expectation, and expecting it often leads to frustration and discouragement. Progress on the GMAT is built through steady improvement, not flawless execution. Allowing yourself to be imperfect creates space for learning. Mistakes are not just acceptable; they are useful feedback that helps you refine your process and strengthen your understanding.
The healthier mindset is to focus on consistent, incremental growth. If you can finish a study session having learned something new, improved a skill, or clarified a concept, you have succeeded. Even modest gains accumulate into significant improvement over weeks and months of preparation.
Strive to set clear, realistic standards that support growth. Define measurable goals such as mastering a question type, reviewing a set of errors, or increasing your accuracy by a few percentage points. These goals provide structure and keep you moving forward without creating unnecessary pressure.
As Sheryl Sandberg put it, “Done is better than perfect.” In GMAT prep, that means consistent practice and steady improvement are far more valuable than chasing perfection. Show up each day, focus on progress, and trust the process. Over time, the results will follow.
Reach out to me with any questions about your GMAT prep. Happy studying!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
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