FAMOUS QUOTES ABOUT PERFECTIONISM

“Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough.” – Julia Cameron

“Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” – Anne Wilson Schaef

“Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.” – Harriet Braiker

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.” – Anne Lamott

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“Perfectionism is simply putting a limit on your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, you open the door to constantly comparing what you have now with what you want.” – John Lasseter

“Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity and productivity. You can’t get anything done if you’re constantly tweaking and never finishing.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, live perfectly, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism doesn’t make you feel perfect; it makes you feel inadequate.” – Maria Shriver

“Perfectionism is simply fear in fancy shoes and a mink coat, pretending to be elegant when actually it’s just terrified. Because underneath that shiny veneer, if perfectionism ever got a whiff of you knowing that it’s all for show, it would be devastated.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

“Perfectionism is not a standard worth striving for. It’s a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and fear. It’s an exhausting and soul-sucking trap.” – unknown

“Perfectionism is the enemy of action.” – Ryan Holiday I HAVE HIS HEART QUOTES

“The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.” – Edwin Bliss

“Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism is not a character trait. It’s a risk factor for many anxiety disorders.” – David Burns

“Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self-solitude is the enemy of well-being.” – John Updike

“Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism is simply putting a limit on your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, you open the door to constantly comparing what you have now with what you want.” – John Assaraf

“Perfectionism is not the key to success. In fact, it often prevents us from achieving our goals and dreams. Embrace your imperfections and learn from them.” – unknown

“Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” – Barry Stevens

“Perfectionism is not a healthy way to achieve high standards; it’s a constant fear of making mistakes that prevents growth.” – unknown

“Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, live perfectly, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.” – Brené Brown

“Perfectionism is the enemy of progress.” – Winston Churchill

“Perfectionism doesn’t make you feel perfect; it makes you feel inadequate.” – Maria Shriver

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.” – Anne Lamott