Striving for perfection often leads to discontent and anxiety from "summary" of Pursuit of Perfect by Tal Ben-Shahar
Striving for perfection can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can motivate us to do our best and achieve great things. On the other hand, it can lead to discontent and anxiety when we inevitably fall short of our impossibly high standards. This pursuit of perfection often comes from a place of fear - fear of failure, of rejection, of not being good enough. We believe that if we can just be perfect, then we will finally be worthy of love and acceptance. However, this belief is flawed. Perfection is an unattainable goal, a moving target that will always be just out of reach. As psychologist Carl Rogers said, "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." In o...
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