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  • Perfectionism is just procrastination in a fancy suit
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    Perfectionism Is Just Procrastination in a Fancy Suit

    Most people think perfectionism is a virtue. It is not. It is a clever disguise for fear, and it is keeping you stuck. Here is how to spot it and stop it. Let me tell you something that might make you uncomfortable. Perfectionism is not a virtue. It is not a sign of high standards. It is not something to be proud of. Perfectionism is fear wearing a fancy suit. I know. I used to be proud of being a perfectionist. I thought it meant I cared about quality. I thought it meant I was detail-oriented. I thought it made me better than people who rushed through things. But here…

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