The Problem With Being A Perfectionist

"Refusing to accept any standard short of perfection." Those words have weighed over me my whole life, casting a heavy shadow as much as they've driven me forward. I've never been able to settle for second best, I've always questioned everything to ensure it's the best possible reflection of what it needs to be, and I developed a bit of a reputation in the offices I've worked as a pessimist. The truth is, I'm just a perfectionist. I struggle to see why everyone wouldn't want to be their best, to produce their best work; I can't quite get my head around how so many others would be happy saying 'that'll do' or showing a client a presentation that doesn't look super slick. Although it can definitely prove a beneficial part of a personality (I was always sh*t hot in client meetings) and ensure I'm always striving for more, it can also be a massive drawback: it's easy to constantly question, compare and see holes in your plans.


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