Perfectionism

created by Webster 1913

(thing) by datagirl (1.9 mon) (print) ? (I like it!) 1 C! Fri Jan 21 2000 at 19:08:34

The habitual pursuit of perfection.

Since this world isn't perfect, it is self-defeating.

Perfectionists are typically hard to please and can be excessively hard on themselves.

Perfectionism in the workplace can delay deadlines, cause unnecessary problems, or create beautiful code. It depends on the situation. Having high goals is one thing, setting them so they are unattainable is another thing.

(idea) by wharfinger (6.4 y) (print) ? (I like it!) Sun Jun 11 2000 at 14:45:57

"When I complain about me or about you, I am complaining about God's handiwork. I am saying that I know better than God."

Wow, I'd never thought of it that way. That really puts it all in perspective. I've an endless list of shortcomings, and those around me are almost as bad. I've spent my life kicking my own ass and the asses of others trying to get things done right. Meanwhile, the Good Lord sits up there, fat and lazy, not doing a damn thing to help out.

If it must be so, so be it; If God creates people who don't proofread, He is not worthy of worship and that's that.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:54:31

Per*fec"tion*ism (?), n.

The doctrine of the Perfectionists.

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Body modification is like stereo equipment	perfectionist	Suicide	closet perfectionist
God is good, people are screwed up	Dear Mynx	Suicide prevention	Imogene
anorexia nervosa	perfect	Crippling	Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly
Perfectibilian	Aja	excellence	imperfection
Perfecto Records	Psychology	depression	William Lloyd Garrison
The perfect node	The Patchwork Girl of Oz	Adam Purcell	elite

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