There are five types that psychologists have broken down. The first is what's called self oriented perfectionism. Socially prescribed perfectionism is oftentimes driven by phomo and comparison. Closeted perfectionists can sometimes be hard to identify because their actions don't always match the perfectionistic thoughts in our heads.
"What is your biggest weakness? "
One of the most cliche interview questions has an equally cliche answer: "I'm a perfectionist." In this episode, I'm talking about how being a being a perfectionist can be a legitimate career weakness if not understood properly.
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