Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try again.
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Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield.
Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance.
Perfectionists demand perfection from themselves first and foremost.
I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, I think, and I strive for perfection.
People tell me being a perfectionist is a fault, but I find that's what drives me.
I am a perfectionist.
Perfectionist? That's not something I am.
I'm a perfectionist.
I'm a perfectionist to a fault.
The relentless pursuit of perfection has been my problem over the years. It's maybe held me back.
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