Striving for excellence may sometimes manifest as perfectionism, an unhealthy obsession with flawlessness that can lead to dissatisfaction, procrastination, and paralysis.
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While striving for excellence can bring many benefits, it's essential to balance ambition with self-care, self-compassion, and a realistic perspective on success and failure. Here are some pros and cons of striving for excellence
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Studies have found that child-oriented perfectionism can lead to dissatisfaction with parenting and a burden on the role of parents. This burden may increase to such an extent that parents may feel sorry for becoming parents.
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There is a common trait among many high-achievers: Perfectionism. Celebrated geniuses like Leonardo Da Vinci, Beethoven, Steve Jobs and even Kanye West share an obsessive commitment towards excellence.
The pursuit of excellence does have its pitfalls, and perfect...
However, this type of perfectionism does not lead to excellence, but rather inhibits growth. It is a self-sabotaging behavior that stems from low self-esteem.
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