Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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.
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.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Perfectionism attaches to what is valued in the culture.
Perfectionists demand perfection from themselves first and foremost.
Perfectionist? That's not something I am.
There is a passion for perfection which you will rarely see fully developed; but you may note this fact, that in successful lives it is never wholly lacking.
The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement.
People tell me being a perfectionist is a fault, but I find that's what drives me.
I'm a perfectionist, and I always think that I can do better what I have done, even if it's good.
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