We hear the term perfectionist a lot, but how do we know if we are one? In Nick's experience, as we go down the path of self-discovery and connect with others, we begin to unravel truths about ourselves. These are some of his recent thoughts about perfectionism. Can you relate?
Nick Cannon: I wanted to talk a bit about perfectionism. Cannon: For me, it's hard to even identify perfectionism some of the times. It can come across in work situations as well, where, you know, when is it good enough? Cannon: It can be freeing to let go of as much of it as you can.
Hey, this is Nick, the poet from Cadre. I'm a filmmaker, a poet, author, mental health advocate, sober guy, yada, yada. It's great to see you today. I wanted to talk a bit about perfectionism. And so, you know, I had a friend the other day say, perfectionism is almost should be in the DSM five. And, you know, I tend to agree. And for me, it's hard to even identify perfectionism some of the times. Like, I just saw it a little bit when I had my license picture taken. I'm like, well, that's not good enough.
And I look kind of messed up at it. Maybe if I get pulled over, they're gonna think I'm drunk, but I'm sober. And yada, yada, or I pulled up to a curb the other day, and I parked in. My tire was so close to the curb, you know, I was worried that it was going to, you know, somehow damage the tire. And so, you know, that could be another example of that perfectionism. And so. And it can come across in work situations as well, where, you know, when is it good enough or when do you want it to be perfect?
And then people have different, different standards, and that can come into conflict working in team settings. So I don't know. I don't know if there's an easy answer for perfectionism except to acknowledge it and know that it can be really freeing to let go of as much of it as you can and to place it in the, you know, to place it in the correct context within whatever you're trying to accomplish. So those are a few of my thoughts on perfectionism. What do you think about it?
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