“At its core, perfectionism may essentially be an act of disowning our true selves.” Is it me, or does getting older (wiser?) necessarily prompt one to think more deeply and introspectively? I spent most of my professional life hell-bent on “proving” - what? Yeah. Your guess is as good as mine. I know that there were costs for the incessant striving, that’s for sure. I thought this was a rather insightful piece - the metaphor of “perfectionism” being some kind of Bobby Knight kind of coach drove its central point home. It’s worth the read, high achievers….
Thought Leadership
Perfectionism as an Act of Disowning Your True Self
A reflection for high achievers on the hidden costs of relentless striving and the pursuit of perfection.