Quotes about Perfectionism

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor. Votes: 5

Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try again. Votes: 5

There's really no way to be perfect. Perfectionism is a silly trait to have, so in a lot of ways that inspired the world of 'Divergent,' in which everyone is striving toward that ideal and falling short of it. Votes: 5

Perfectionism is slow death. Votes: 4

Perfectionism is a mean, frozen form of idealism, while messes are the artist's true friend. Votes: 4

Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self- solitude is the enemy of well- being. Votes: 4

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor; the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life. Votes: 4

Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight. Votes: 4

Perfectionism is simply putting a limit on your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, you open the door to constantly comparing what you have now with what you want. That type of self criticism is significantly deterring. Votes: 4

Perfectionism spells paralysis. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is the enemy of profitability. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is the mother of procrastination. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is the fear of being criticized. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is the death of a great room. Votes: 3

Perfectionism doesn't have much to do with sanctity. Votes: 3

Perfectionism attaches to what is valued in the culture. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is adaptive if you are mindful of your humanhood. Votes: 3

However, don't let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a dangerous state of mind in an imperfect world. Votes: 3

Perfectionism doesn't make you feel perfect. It makes you feel inadequate. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is boring and doesn't exist-to strive for it makes you uninteresting. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a perpetual flight into an illusory future that cannot be attained. Votes: 3

Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero. Votes: 3

Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve", Perfectionism is other-focused:"What will they think Votes: 3

In order to go on living one must try to escape the death involved in perfectionism. Votes: 3

But I always feel that whatever I do, I could do better. I suppose it is perfectionism. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is not as much the desire for excellence, as it is the fear of failure couched in procrastination . Votes: 3

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield. Votes: 3

Perfectionism means that you try not to leave so much mess to clean up. But clutter and mess show us that life is being lived. Votes: 3

Perfectionism may look good in his shiny shoes, but he's a little bit of an asshole and no one invites him to their pool parties. Votes: 3

Perfectionism kills art. I find that if I criticise myself, it spoils the fun. You can get paralysed by analysis - it takes all the playfulness away. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight. Votes: 3

If you are a real perfectionist, you can't finish any job! We, the mortals, we don't have enough time to be perfectionist! Perfectionism is the art of immortals! Votes: 3

The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly - indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is the counterfeit of excellence. Excellence is Kingdom, while perfectionism is religion. What ever you do, do it with all you might, and as unto the Lord. That is excellence. Votes: 3

A wonderful pastor I know once told me, "Perfectionism is the highest order of self-abuse." So now I try to remind myself that if I engage in perfectionism, I am abusing myself. Period. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a time waster - 20 percent of the effort you put into any project accomplishes 80 percent of the outcome - so this is a time to ask yourself when good enough is enough and then stop. Votes: 3

When you strive for perfection, you compare different versions of what could be instead of being present with what is. Perfectionism is an attempt to inhabit an imaginary world in order to avoid experiencing the world in which you live. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is a dangerous state of mind in an imperfect world. The best way is to forget doubts and set about the task in hand. . . . If you are doing your best, you will not have time to worry about failure. Votes: 3

Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life Besides, perfectionism will ruin your writing, blocking inventiveness and playfulness and life force (these are words we are allowed to use in California). Votes: 3

Intuitionism is not constructive, perfectionism is unacceptable. Votes: 2

If your fidelity to perfectionism is too high, you never do anything. Votes: 2

False notes [on the piano] are human. Why does everything have to be perfect? You know, perfection itself is imperfection. Votes: 2

But I am learning that perfection isn't what matters. In fact, it's the very thing that can destroy you if you let it. Votes: 2

Perfection, fortunately, is not the only alternative to mediocrity. A more sensible alternative is excellence. Striving for excellence is stimulating and rewarding; striving for perfection--in practically anything--is both neurotic and futile. Votes: 2

Sometimes you think that you need to be perfect, that you cannot make mistakes ... realize you are a human being - like everyone else capable of reaching great potential but not capable of being perfect. Votes: 2

Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis. Votes: 2

Old age tells us that we ourselves have failed often, have never really done anything completely right, have never truly been perfect - anad that is completely all right. We are who we are - and so is everyone else. Votes: 2

I picture the vast realm of the sciences as an immense landscape scattered with patches of dark and light. The goal towards which we must work is either to extend the boundaries of the patches of light, or to increase their number. One of these tasks falls to the creative genius; the other requires a sort of sagacity combined with perfectionism. Votes: 2

Clutter and mess show us that life is being lived...Tidiness makes me think of held breath, of suspended animation... Perfectionism is a mean, frozen form of idealism, while messes are the artist's true friend. What people somehow forgot to mention when we were children was that we need to make messes in order to find out who we are and why we are here. Votes: 2

Europe seems a little softer, but in America it's harsh. In L.A., where I live, it's all about perfectionism. Votes: 1

In a weird kind of way, music has afforded me an idealism and perfectionism that I could never attain as me. Votes: 1

Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance. Votes: 1

I have to say that I've always believed perfectionism is more of a disease than a quality. I do try to go with the flow but I can't let go. Votes: 1

In LA, where I live, it's all about perfectionism. Beauty is now defined by your bones sticking out of your decolletage. For that to be the standard is really perilous for women. Votes: 1

These 'mistakes' occur in my books for a reason. I have an agenda: I'm secretly trying to inspire kids to create their own stories and comics, and I don't want them to feel stifled by 'perfectionism.' Votes: 1

The biggest challenge for me has been in coping with my perfectionism. I have a stiflingly hard time moving forward in a project if it's not 'just right' all along the way. The trap I so easily fall into is rewriting and rewriting the same scenes over and over to make them perfect, instead of continuing on into the wild unknown of the story. Votes: 1

Regret is just perfectionism plus time. Votes: 0

Nothing is less efficient than perfectionism. Votes: 0

Insecurity's best cover is perfectionism. That's where it becomes an art form. Votes: 0

If it's worth doing, it's worth doing badly. (on not perfectionism to put things off) . Votes: 0

When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver! Votes: 0

When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver! Votes: 0

When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver! Votes: 0

When people undermine your values, they've strong reasons. For example, they mistaken your passion for excellence as perfectionism... Votes: 0

I took everything really seriously and was overly sensitive about things, and I think that's rooted in perfectionism. Votes: 0

Replace perfectionism with persistence. After all, in recovery and life, it's persistence that really pays off. Forget about perfection. Votes: 0

Our teens are embedded in a culture driven by competition and perfectionism, where success is defined by status, performance and their appearance. Votes: 0

Film industry is a pretty brutal business. If you fall too far behind, all of the perfectionism in the world won't save you. Votes: 0

It's what I call the haute couture, high-end version of fear perfectionism. It's just fear in really good shoes. But it's still fear. Votes: 0

Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance. Votes: 0

[perfectionism leads to] a tendency to apologize preemptively for one's efforts, knowing from experience that there's sure to be something wrong with them. Votes: 0

What if you wake up some day, and you're 65... and you were just so strung out on perfectionism and people-pleasing that you forgot to have a big juicy creative life? Votes: 0

At times failure is very necessary for the artist. It reminds him that failure is not the ultimate disaster. And this reminder liberates him from the mean fussing of perfectionism. Votes: 0

perfectionism is the enemy of art. Since art is essentially divine play, not dogged work, it often happens that as one becomes more professionally driven one also becomes less capriciously playful. Votes: 0

I slowly realized that perfectionism just not that important. What's more important is to try to love the people around you. Whatever that means at a particular time is the best you can do. Votes: 0

Directing is a mixture of compromise and perfectionism. When you lose the judgment of which is more important at any particular moment, you're time is over. They find you out and send you packing. Votes: 0

When it comes to women, our perfectionism gives us a lot of grief. Women want to be super moms, super partners and super performers at work - and all at the same time. That's stressful. Votes: 0