People may think being a perfectionist is a good thing, and it can be, but it can also hinder you. Many people who own their own businesses are perfectionists, and they almost have to be in order to make a profit. But, there are also down falls that can trap you and send you down a downward spiral where having something perfect become more important than moving forward.
Reflect on these key points:
- o Perfectionists can become so paralyzed by their fear of not being able to meet goals that they will often not take greater risks
- o Productivity can suffer at the hands of perfectionism
- o Working for a boss who is a perfectionist can create a stressful and tense work environment
“Perfectionists tend to set high (or in many cases, unrealistic) standards and strive to be the best at everything they do, but this desire to be perfect all the time can turn into a fear of failure, causing perfectionistic individuals to get stuck in the status quo.”
Read full article here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/239854
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