I think that my drive for success is partly a function of how it feels to be recognized externally. This is why i have such, also a love hate relationship with things like social media. It's what makes me feel important, special and respected. And so when you think about it, being a perfectionist can be a great thing. But also striving create suffering. For many people, selling a company is considered the mountain top of antrbenershap. But for me, i wasn't even truly happy when we sold mourning brew. I was just thinking about what more could i achieve within this business and as a professional in general.
"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.
Check out episode transcripts at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista
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