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Perfectionism is a shield against vulnerability from "summary" of Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving for excellence. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a defensive move. It's the belief that if we do things perfectly and look perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame. Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from being seen. Perfectionism is not self-improvement. Perfectionism is, at its core, about trying to earn approval and acceptance. The most dangerous thing about perfectionism is that it's contagious. We end up hustling for our worthiness rather than standing in it. Perfectionism is not the key to success; in fact, it hampers achievement. Perfectionism is correlated with depression, anxiety, addiction, and...
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