Claim: Trying to be perfect stops you from being great. Accepting mistakes makes you creative.

Reality Check: Perfectionism can be paralyzing, but striving for high standards is not inherently bad. The key is finding a balance. Psychological studies indicate that adaptive perfectionism—where high standards are coupled with self-compassion—can drive excellence and creativity (Stoeber & Otto, 2006). It’s about learning from mistakes without letting them define you.

References:

• Stoeber, J., & Otto, K. (2006). Positive conceptions of perfectionism: Approaches, evidence, challenges. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 10(4), 295-319.

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