Perfectionism is not a pathology
by rob hardy · updated 2mo ago
Perfectionism is not a pathology
procrastination is not a character defect; rather, it is an attempt—albeit an unsatisfactory one—at coping with the often incapacitating fear of having our worth held up for judgment.
from The Now Habit by Neil Fiore
rob hardy added 2mo ago
If there is such a thing as human perfection, it seems to emerge precisely from how we handle the imperfection that is everywhere, especially our own. – Richard Rohr
rob hardy added 2mo ago
- Perfection: Aristotelian concept of perfection as “potential fully actualized” ; as excellence in the exercise of one’s capacities and the realization of one’s carefully chosen ideals... human beings are fully actualised when they are functioning as builders.
from The quest for psychological perfection by Gena Gorlin
rob hardy added 2mo ago
Try to make something perfect and it will remain imperfect. Do it naturally and it is always perfect. Nature is perfect; effort is imperfect. So whenever you are doing something too much, you are destroying.
from Creativity: Unleashing the Forces Within (Osho Insights for a New Way of Living) by Osho
rob hardy added 2mo ago
Trying to get rid of your perfectionism is like trying to get rid of the wind by whacking it with a broom. Perfectionism is too powerful for an eradication approach. When you try to get rid of your perfectionism, all you’re doing is hemorrhaging energy at the opportunity cost of attending to your wellness.
from The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
rob hardy added 2mo ago
Perfection as we typically think about it should be treated more as a way to focus our attention rather than a final accomplishment that we attain.
from Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Shannon Lee
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