Women and Perfectionism

I work with successful professionals who've achieved great things, but more often than not, these high achievers demonstrate one key trait that wreaks havoc on their lives and work: perfectionism.

"We want to make sure others are taken care of. We're trying to be there 200 percent, and we put ourselves last."

"The Very Young Dancer" set up an ideal for girls to aspire to, but the story around it illustrates how women would benefit if we were less afraid of failure -- and of admitting our shortcomings.