the perfectionist's manifesto
a personal manifesto about moving away from perfectionism as pathology, and towards perfectionism as profound gift that can be harnessed and bring us more fully to life
by rob hardy · updated 1mo ago
the perfectionist's manifesto
Control encourages restriction; power encourages freedom. Control is petty; power is generous. Control micromanages; power inspires. Control manipulates; power influences. Control is myopic—you have to plan everything one precise move at a time. Power is visionary—it affords you the great luxury of taking leaps of faith. Power is the upgrade.
from The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
rob hardy added 1mo 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 1mo ago
rob hardy added 2mo ago
- Perfectionism is easy to see on someone. Physically it is a rigidity in the musculature and there can be stunted tones in the voice. Mentally they are often second-guessing themselves, hesitant, and overly precise.
from Tweet by Joe Hudson
rob hardy added 2mo ago
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