Perfectionism can feel like a badge of honor, but it’s often the thing holding you back. You might think aiming for “perfect” ...

Alternatively, "I am an egocentric narcissist who wants to get ahead at the expense of others." Often, they’ll go with a variation on this “safe” response: "I'm a little bit of a perfectionist." ...

I am definitely a perfectionist, and I find that my perfectionism negatively impacts my training. If I can’t perform a certain exercise perfectly or increase the weight the way I was hoping ...