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 5d ago
the perfectionist's manifesto
- Changing the interpretation of the past is critical to controlling the future.
from Tweet by Benjamin Life
rob hardy added 9d ago
In actuality, perfectionism must be seen as a potent force capable of bringing intense pain, frustration and paralysis, or incredible satisfaction and creative contribution, depending upon how it is channeled. It has the potential to lead to professional fulfillment and spiritual development, but if the energy is diverted by self-doubt and lack of
... See morefrom Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness by Dr. Linda Silverman
rob hardy added 11d ago
perfection is an abstract concept. It takes an abstract mind to grasp its meaning and to cherish a vision that does not exist in the concrete world. Facility with abstraction is the sine qua non of giftedness; this quality differentiates the gifted from others throughout the lifespan.
from Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness by Dr. Linda Silverman
rob hardy added 11d ago
Olympic champions, scientific breakthroughs, great works of art are all products of the perfectionistic personality gone right.
from Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness by Dr. Linda Silverman
rob hardy added 11d ago
- When you make something for someone else, you get glimpses. When you make something for you, you get goosebumps.
from Tweet by Jason Fried
rob hardy added 5d ago
Perfection is a paradox—you can never become perfect, and you already are perfect. A perfectionist in an adaptive mindset believes both those statements are true. A perfectionist in a maladaptive mindset believes both those statements are false.
from The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
rob hardy added 14d ago
- The gap between knowing what you want and going after it is where fear thrives. You don't need enough courage for the entire journey. You only need courage for the next step.
rob hardy added 8d 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 4mo ago