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Who isn't a perfectionist?
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| Lira |
It seems to me that most people consider themselves to be a perfectionist. In job interviews, I heard a reporter once say, it was the best 'bad thing' one could have . But, personally, I don't think being a perfectionist is a good thing at all: I often see talented people never getting anything done because it's never good enough .
I've been trying to get rid of perfectionism myself for quite a while, as it is deeply embedded in my worldview because of the way I was raised. Hell, we do live in a competitive society, and being the best is seen as some kind of ultimate goal. Ironically, in spite of my efforts, I haven't achieved perfection in my quest for non-perfectionism (I can't even write a poorly formatted post and let it be :p), but I really need to snap out of it.
What about you? What are your views on perfectionism? Are you a perfectionist? |
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| Frenchie |
Far from being perfect.
I think the definition of a "perfectionist" is different to everyone, too.
Edit - I'm perfect. |
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| gehzumteufel |
| Me. that . I actually thrive with a desk that is ing chaos to everyone but myself. I can't ing work in a sterile, perfectly organized area. |
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| Lira |
What do you mean, Frenchie?
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Me. that . I actually thrive with a desk that is ing chaos to everyone but myself. I can't ing work in a sterile, perfectly organized area. |
Oh, my desk is anything but tidy. That I can assure you :D
(and my apartment isn't any better... tidiness is not among my top priorities) |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lira
What do you mean, Frenchie?
Oh, my desk is anything but tidy. That I can assure you :D
( and my apartment isn't any better... tidiness is not among my top priorities) |
My living space is usually pretty clean. Not clean freak clean, but things picked up, dishes done or at most a couple in the sink from that day, garbage not overflowing, bathroom cleaned up, etc. |
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| elFreak |
loaded question.
kinda like:
are you in denial?
:p |
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
My living space is usually pretty clean. Not clean freak clean, but things picked up, dishes done or at most a couple in the sink from that day, garbage not overflowing, bathroom cleaned up, etc. |
Mine isn't: My studies are my top priority, and work comes next. I only do the dishes before going to bed (and if I've got enough time, that is, otherwise I just let it sit on the sink), and I cleaned my apartment up just a couple of times last month. |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Lira
Mine isn't: My studies are my top priority, and work comes next. I only do the dishes before going to bed (and if I've got enough time, that is, otherwise I just let it sit on the sink), and I cleaned my apartment up just a couple of times last month. |
lol crazy. I can't handle that. I have to keep things picked up and the dishes done. I don't like my place to look too unkempt.
edit//oh and things that are too perfect ing bother me. |
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| Echo of Silence |
I consider myself quite imperfect but I expect my work (papers, research, products of my time and energy) to be perfect.
Too many people are not conscientious. They do things wrong and don't care.
| quote: | Originally posted by Lira
Mine isn't: My studies are my top priority, and work comes next. I only do the dishes before going to bed (and if I've got enough time, that is, otherwise I just let it sit on the sink), and I cleaned my apartment up just a couple of times last month. |
My studies and work (research and development) are my top priority also but I can't live in a pigpen. I need things organized and clean because then it seems my mind is able to relax and focus on what is important. |
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| Ted Promo |
| I'm most definitely not a perfectionist. I lean far more as a half-aainist. |
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| squirrelly |
neat freak? yes.
perfectionist? eeeeeeeeeeeeeeh sometimes. I don't like to stress out, and being a perfectionist is nothing but stress. Plus I realized I'm usually happier when I'm not worried about perfection, and just let things happen :) |
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| barbina |
| I'm far from a perfectionist. I usually get halfway through something and then I'm done with it |
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