Do you consider yourself a perfectionist?

[Locut0s]

One of the problems I've long had is perfectionism. A general feeling that if it can't be done to A+++ quality it's not worth doing, even if you actually have to do it.

 

[shortylickens]

Yah shure, probibly.

 

[coldmeat]

No, because I realize that nothing I do will ever be perfect.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Yah shure, probibly.

Well played sir *golf clap*.

 

[SKORPI0]

😀

 

[CRXican]

somewhat

 

[lxskllr]

I'm a lazy perfectionist. If I can't do it perfectly, I don't do it at all :^D

 

[Locut0s]

Originally posted by: lxskllr
I'm a lazy perfectionist. If I can't do it perfectly, I don't do it at all :^D

That's essentially the same thing.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Locut0s

Originally posted by: lxskllr
I'm a lazy perfectionist. If I can't do it perfectly, I don't do it at all :^D

That's essentially the same thing.

Not exactly. A true perfectionist will spend inordinate amounts of time trying to get it right, while I on the other hand never start ;^)

 

[Locut0s]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: Locut0s

Originally posted by: lxskllr
I'm a lazy perfectionist. If I can't do it perfectly, I don't do it at all :^D

That's essentially the same thing.

Not exactly. A true perfectionist will spend inordinate amounts of time trying to get it right, while I on the other hand never start ;^)

Does that include never starting on things you REALLY need to finish like critical work related stuff, because you feel you can't perfect them? Or are we just talking personal stuff and recreational things?

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Locut0s


Does that include never starting on things you REALLY need to finish like critical work related stuff, because you feel you can't perfect them? Or are we just talking personal stuff and recreational things?

More recreational things. Work has to get done, and usually quickly. I was a surveyor, so everything you do has error. There's no such thing as a perfect measurement. The trick is to put in the right amount of accuracy for the given job.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

I like to write, but I hold myself to such a high standard of writing that nothing seems to ever get fully written. It's annoying.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Where the hell's the option for "I'm a perfectionist so, I work very hard to complete everything to the best of my ability?"

 

[Polish3d]

I am a very very high quality on what's importantinist

 

[Locut0s]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Where the hell's the option for "I'm a perfectionist so, I work very hard to complete everything to the best of my ability?"

That option isn't there because that's not what perfectionism is. Perfectionism is something that hampers people. Usually it prevents people from getting things done at all. The concept of doing something "to the best of my ability" doesn't exist for a perfectionist because there is always "to the best of my ability" + 1.

 

[Mo0o]

When you actually do things are they perfect? otherwise, get over yourself and accept that you're not very good at doing things perfectly and move on.

 

[Locut0s]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
When you actually do things are they perfect? otherwise, get over yourself and accept that you're not very good at doing things perfectly and move on.

wat? Perfectionism is a mental state and has nothing to do with the actual quality of the work.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
Yah shure, probibly.

I see what you did there...

 

[xSauronx]

nope

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Locut0s

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Where the hell's the option for "I'm a perfectionist so, I work very hard to complete everything to the best of my ability?"

That option isn't there because that's not what perfectionism is. Perfectionism is something that hampers people. Usually it prevents people from getting things done at all. The concept of doing something "to the best of my ability" doesn't exist for a perfectionist because there is always "to the best of my ability" + 1.

You're assuming no one is perfect. Perfectionism hampers lesser people, to me it's motivation.

 

[moshquerade]

somewhat. but i am also a realist and realists realize there is no such thing as being perfect.

 

[Lean L]

Originally posted by: Locut0s
One of the problems I've long had is perfectionism. A general feeling that if it can't be done to A+++ quality it's not worth doing, even if you actually have to do it.

This post does not measure up to A+++ quality.

requirements are as follows:
1 At least five sentenses in a paragraph
2 Intrigue readers with a question and something to ponder
3 Anecdote
4 Posted on a non-fusetalk forum

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Originally posted by: iamanidiot

Originally posted by: Locut0s
One of the problems I've long had is perfectionism. A general feeling that if it can't be done to A+++ quality it's not worth doing, even if you actually have to do it.

This post does not measure up to A+++ quality.

requirements are as follows:
1 At least five sentenses in a paragraph
2 Intrigue readers with a question and something to ponder
3 Anecdote
4 Posted on a non-fusetalk forum

Rofflewaffle. Oh, and FuseTalk should be capitalized.

 

[dguy6789]

Where is the "I'm a perfectionist so everything I do is perfect" option?

 

[Lean L]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante

Originally posted by: iamanidiot

Originally posted by: Locut0s
One of the problems I've long had is perfectionism. A general feeling that if it can't be done to A+++ quality it's not worth doing, even if you actually have to do it.

This post does not measure up to A+++ quality.

requirements are as follows:
1 At least five sentenses in a paragraph
2 Intrigue readers with a question and something to ponder
3 Anecdote
4 Posted on a non-fusetalk forum

Rofflewaffle. Oh, and FuseTalk should be capitalized.

i ain't no perfectionist notice the lack of puntuation