Anne Wilson SchaefPerfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.
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Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order. The definition for this quote is slightly different than the conventional meaning. When you talk to perfectionists about their problems, they usually say that perfectionism is not a bad thing; it's just that they require perfection in everything they do. Unfortunately, this isn't true.
Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order because it can lead to poor performance. There are many aspects of life where the wish to be perfect not only fails to make life better, but actually harms it.
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