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Perfectionists think in all-or-nothing terms. To be perfect means scoring 100% of the time at 100%. This is an impossible feat to hit every time. If there is even one tiny flaw or error, than the only option left is to evaluate performance, character or value at 0%. This means you/the performance is worth nothing. Learn to evaluate the performance between the score of 1% and 99%. Focus instead on what went right and how to improve on the areas to create a higher score the next time. This eliminates the black-and-white, all-or-nothing stressful and unrealistic mindset.
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Many people are perfectionists. They believe there is an imaginary scale of only 100% at the top and only 0% at the bottom -and they do not count any percentage or score between the two.
If they do not perform at 100% all of the time, then the only option is to rate themselves at a 0% (because there is no score between these two). This means they are worthless and a failure.
This is very stressful and unrealistic. Evaluating performance between 99% and 1% reduces stress and helps to develop a strategic action plan for continuous improvement.
The Perfection-Failure Thermometer
100% -Perfect
0%-Failure
80%
20%
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