Main idea: Perfectionism sounds productive, but it often creates pressure, steals joy, and keeps us from fully experiencing life.

Intro

• Welcome back to The Photographer’s Couch
• Today: perfectionism
• Strong opinion:
  • exhausting
  • unrealistic
  • kind of sad
• Creates pressure around things never meant to be flawless

What is perfectionism?

• Pursuit of flawless
• No mistakes
• No room for being human

Common phrases:

• "I just have high standards"
• "I want things done right"

Reminder: High standards ≠ perfectionism

Key thought: Perfection isn’t real. The goalpost keeps moving.

Cost of perfectionism

Steals:

• Time
• Energy
• Joy
• Presence
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