Article: Perfectionism And Writing: The Oil And Water Of Writing Success
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Perfectionism And Writing: The Oil And Water Of Writing Success
For many years, I prided myself on my perfectionist tendencies. "What's wrong with wanting to be perfect?" I'd ask. Isn't "perfect" a wonderful word, a positive one? Don't people remember gymnast Nadia Comaneci for her perfect ten? Why settle for B's when you can get A's, for "good" when you could be "best"?
And that perfectionism served me in many ways. I did very well in
school. Loved reading because I was so good at it, and writing
because of the grades and accolades I received from my English
teachers and friends. I used my drive to be perfect as a compass for where I wanted my life to go; if I was good at something (and
received praise for it), I stuck with it. If not, I dropped it like the proverbial hot potato.
Take art. Fro...
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