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Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero
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"Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero"

- David D. Burns

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In this quote, author David D. Burns is highlighting the unfavorable effects of perfectionism. He recommends that for some individuals, perfectionism is not just a personality type, but rather a badge of honor that they use happily. These individuals see themselves as the "suffering hero" who is constantly pursuing perfection, even at the expense of their own well-being. They might view their perfectionism as a worthy pursuit, but in truth, it can result in feelings of inadequacy, stress, and burnout. Burns is warning versus the glorification of perfectionism and motivates people to discover a much healthier balance in their pursuit of quality.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David D. Burns. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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