Category perfectionism

Perfectionistic artists often have great successes but are not easily satisfied with what they have created. This may be due to great pressure from the public or from managers. But a lack of inspiration or artistic block can also coincide…

You immediately notice perfectionism when you struggle with negative thoughts in your work process, combined with reactions from your surroundings. In this context, the fear of the unknown often plays a significant role, often unconsciously. If you find that you…

Things have to look and sound good, right? Especially as an artist, you are called upon to radiate brilliance and originality in everything you create. This urge for perfection and unparalleled genius is often seen as unhealthy. You might compare…

When we think of names like Tesla, Beethoven, and Newton, we often only focus on the overwhelming changes they brought. But often, being a ‘genius’ comes with many struggles and sometimes even mental issues. Approximately 2% of the world’s population…

In this world where the competition is fierce and you often have to prove yourself, you can quickly feel like you’re not good enough. As a result, your personal standards become sky-high, and you’re never satisfied with anything less. Many…

Life as an artist or performer is not always easy. More often than not, we even question whether we are still on the right path. Expectations sometimes turn out differently than you thought, and the life as an artist sometimes…

Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. But, there is a difference between striving for excellence and perfectionism. Although this line is very thin, it is an art to recognize perfectionism as the enemy of progress. Whether you are an entrepreneur,…