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Synonyms for perfectionism
pərˈfɛk ʃəˌnɪz əmper·fec·tion·ism
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Princeton's WordNet
perfectionismnoun
a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
"his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students"
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Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.
Sometimes I do get a 10-year-old who wants to improve but a lot of times its the parents coming in and wanting little Janey to excel more and I usually wind up pointing out that at this point it really is crucial to just emphasize having fun and enjoying sport, then I usually get fired because they dont like my message, which is de-emphasizing the perfectionism and the achievement and the results.
Perfectionism, no less than isolationism or imperialism or power politics, may obstruct the paths to international peace. Let us not forget that the retreat to isolationism a quarter of a century ago was started not by a direct attack against international cooperation but against the alleged imperfections of the peace.
I want the guilt hatred hostility shame violence perfectionism biases humanity to flee, jump off the Terminal Island bridge. How many times have I laid next to you in bed with my arms around you wanting to blow my brains out? My grave marks my preference, my erasure, my wholeness.
Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make yourself a happier and more productive person.
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- perfeccionismeCatalan, Valencian
- PerfektionismusGerman
- perfeccionismoSpanish
- perfektionismiFinnish
- perfectionnismeFrench
- perfezionismoItalian
- perfectionismeDutch
- perfekcjonizmPolish
- perfeccionismoPortuguese
- перфекциони́змRussian
- perfekcionizamSerbo-Croatian
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