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    the perfectionist

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    n.NounA person who strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high standards.
    She's such a perfectionist; she can never submit a paper without proofreading it a dozen times.

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    You're Not a Perfectionist, You're Afraid of Your Own Power - Carl Jung

    16:24You're Not a Perfectionist, You're Afraid of Your Own Power - Carl Jung
    • For the perfectionist, that shadow holds their raw, unfiltered power.

      For the perfectionist, that shadow holds their raw, unfiltered power.

    • The perfectionist creates impossible standards not to achieve greatness,

      The perfectionist creates impossible standards not to achieve greatness,

    B1

    It took me 30+ years to learn what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes

    12:49It took me 30+ years to learn what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes
    • That is, the higher you fall on the perfectionist scale, the more likely you are to be anxious and depressed.

      That is, the higher you fall on the perfectionist scale, the more likely you are to be anxious and depressed.

    • That is, the higher you fall on the perfectionist scale, the more likely you are to be anxious and depressed.

      That is, the higher you fall on the perfectionist scale, the more likely you are to be anxious and depressed.

    B1

    You don’t need a 10-year plan. You need to experiment. | Anne-Laure Le Cunff

    18:53You don’t need a 10-year plan. You need to experiment. | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
    • These three mindsets are called the cynical mindset, the escapist mindset, and the perfectionist mindset.

      These three mindsets are called the cynical mindset, the escapist mindset, and the perfectionist mindset.

    • In the perfectionist mindset, we have high ambition, but low curiosity.

      In the perfectionist mindset, we have high ambition, but low curiosity.

    B1

    These 7 Habits Are Keeping You Burned Out

    05:54These 7 Habits Are Keeping You Burned Out
    • Not all perfectionism is bad, but when the perfectionist within you never lets you feel satisfied with your achievements, it can morph into perpetual stress, leading to burnout.

      Not all perfectionism is bad, but when the perfectionist within you never lets you feel satisfied with your achievements, it can morph into perpetual stress, leading to burnout.

    • but when the perfectionist within you never lets you feel satisfied with your achievements, it can morph into perpetual stress leading to burnout.

      but when the perfectionist within you never lets you feel satisfied with your achievements, it can morph into perpetual stress leading to burnout.

    B2

    What to say at your job interview (all my BEST phrases and tips!)

    22:48What to say at your job interview (all my BEST phrases and tips!)
    • and I asked this question, the perfectionist will just start with, you know, one weakness.

      and I asked this question, the perfectionist will just start with, you know, one weakness.

    A2

    Learning a language? Don’t let these 3 ideas hold you back

    16:12Learning a language? Don’t let these 3 ideas hold you back
    • Number three is the perfectionist in you and me.

      Number three is the perfectionist in you and me.

    • Number three is the perfectionist in you and me.

      Number three is the perfectionist in you and me.

    A2

    Why You Feel Unmotivated (It’s Not What You Think)

    07:37Why You Feel Unmotivated (It’s Not What You Think)
    • The perfectionist who never feels done.

      The perfectionist who never feels done.

    • The perfectionist who never feels done.

      The perfectionist who never feels done.

    B1

    Why Smart People Struggle With Imposter Syndrome (And How to Fix It)

    18:51Why Smart People Struggle With Imposter Syndrome (And How to Fix It)
    • These two words, close enough, are a pattern interrupt for the perfectionist.

      These two words, close enough, are a pattern interrupt for the perfectionist.

    • These two words, close enough are a pattern interrupt for the perfectionist.

      These two words, close enough are a pattern interrupt for the perfectionist.

    B1

    Why Your Inner Voice Doesn’t Feel Like You (Psychology Explained)

    04:49Why Your Inner Voice Doesn’t Feel Like You (Psychology Explained)
    • You might recognize the critic, the planner, the worrier, the perfectionist.

      You might recognize the critic, the planner, the worrier, the perfectionist.

    • You might recognize the critic, the planner, the worrier, the perfectionist, the version of you from a younger age who still thinks they're trying to earn something.

      You might recognize the critic, the planner, the worrier, the perfectionist, the version of you from a younger age who still thinks they're trying to earn something.

    B1

    7 Traits Of An INTJ Female | The Rarest Woman

    09:477 Traits Of An INTJ Female | The Rarest Woman
    • The perfectionist behavior of comparing herself to others and to unachievable internalized norms can both create and lead to low self worth or self respect in social environments.

      The perfectionist behavior of comparing herself to others and to unachievable internalized norms can both create and lead to low self worth or self respect in social environments.

    • The perfectionist behavior of comparing herself to others and to unachievable, internalized norms can both create and lead to low self-worth or self-respect.

      The perfectionist behavior of comparing herself to others and to unachievable, internalized norms can both create and lead to low self-worth or self-respect.

    B1