Perfectionism Pitfalls

Praising Children's So-So Creations: A Needlepoint Pillow And A Purple Rock

Lisa McElroy | Posted 03.18.2012

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Lisa McElroy

My daughter can take pride in doing it "her" way, or she can take pride in doing it the "correct" way. I'm not sure which value to teach.

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Why 'Good Enough' Never Is

Russell Bishop | Posted 11.17.2011

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Russell Bishop

Pursuing perfection can lead to perfection paralysis. There will always be one more iteration, one more change that will help move things along. But moving things along is motion, not perfection.

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The Pitfalls Of Perfectionism

Psychology Today | Hara Estroff Marano | Posted 11.17.2011

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You could say that perfectionism is a crime against humanity. Adaptability is the characteristic that enables the species to survive--and if there's o...

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