Category Technology and Trends

The world is changing – and so are our tools. Here I share thoughts and experiences with technology, artificial intelligence, systems, and digital tools that shape the way we work and live.

Illustration of a sad-looking person sitting on the ground, surrounded by thought bubbles containing lightbulbs, symbolizing unacted ideas. On the left, the text reads: 'Idea Paralysis – When Ideas Grow in the Comfort Zone. Dreaming inside the comfort zone feels safe, while taking action requires the courage to risk failure.

Idea Paralysis: When Big Ideas Get Stuck

Big ideas are not in short supply. There are plenty of them — good, well-thought-out, and visionary. Yet most of them end up standing still. Not because they’re bad ideas, but because they never get turned into action. In this article, I dive into the psychology behind idea paralysis — and give you practical steps to get started, before your idea fades away in your mind and someone else does what you thought of five years ago.

Image showing the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower of Pisa under a clear sky. On the left, a dark circle contains the quote: “Don’t let the perfect become the enemy of the good.” Below it reads: “200 years spent trying to make it perfect – they didn’t succeed. But more than 650 years later, it still stands strong.” In the bottom right corner, the name Raymond Sebergsen is displayed.

When Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Good

The pursuit of perfection has followed me through life—driving me to always deliver a little more than expected. But I’ve also learned that perfection can be a trap. It delays action, fuels self-doubt, and makes it hard to recognize when something is already good enough. Over time, I’ve come to see that excellence isn’t always about flawless execution, but about knowing when to let go.