The following is one my favorite quotes:

“I suppose no matter what I’m drawing, there will always be some sort of question in my mind about it. A work of art (even cartoon art) is never really finished; it is abandoned.
- Brooke McEldowney, Pibgorn commentary

This also true for myself when it comes to songwriting. Sometimes, I have to abandon a song to force myself from rewriting or remix it. I have set a deadline and stick to it. It’s because I am a bit of a perfectionist and I always feel that I could do better.

I wonder how people out there are secret songwriters. Secret songwriters are people who never share their music because they never think it’s ready. I’m sure there are a lot out there. Just stop it! If you feel like you have abandon the piece, then do it. It’s doing no good sitting in your files.

Make a promise that you will set a deadline, and be accountable for that deadline. Let someone else know about your deadline and promise to play the piece for them when the time comes. Don’t let perfectionism ruin your career.