There’s probably nothing more satisfying for a delivery truck driver than a perfectly packed cargo area, similar to what one would see in a game of Tetris. Perfectionism isn’t all that bad, as it can drive people to accomplishments and provide the motivation to persevere in the face of discouragement and obstacles. Researcher Roedell says: “In a positive form, perfectionism can provide the driving energy which leads to great achievement. The meticulous attention to detail, necessary for scientific investigation, the commitment which pushes composers to keep working until the music realizes the glorious sounds playing in the imagination, and the persistence which keeps great artists at their easels until their creation matches their conception all result from perfectionism.” Continue reading for more.
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