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High Achievers Know that Striving for Perfection Is Never the Answer

Focus on Doing Your Best – Your Coworkers Will Thank You

by Rhiannon Staples
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Why Are We All Still Obsessed With Being Perfect?

Growing up, my parents (particularly my mom) expected greatness. This helped me do well in school but it also had a negative side effect: I became a perfectionist. I think perfectionism is tied to pleasing others and trying to make sure people like us. If we are perfect, you have to love us right? We feel like we aren't good enough as is, so if we are perfect, it will make up for it.

by Erin Moody
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