The pursuit of perfection can be damaging from "summary" of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, MD
The quest for perfection is a common human aspiration. We seek flawlessness in our work, our relationships, and ourselves. We believe that if we can just achieve perfection, we will finally be happy and fulfilled. However, this pursuit can be damaging. When we strive for perfection, we set ourselves up for failure. No matter how hard we try, we can never attain perfection. We will always fall short of our ideal, leading to feelings of inadequacy and disappointment. Perfectionism can also be paralyzing. We become so afraid of making mistakes that we are unable to take risks or try new things. We stick to what is safe and familiar, even if it means missing out on opportunities...
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