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Perfectionism is a shield - Brene Brown

At its core, this quote means that perfectionism isn't a quest for excellence. It's a defensive strategy. It's a suit of armor we put on to protect our most vulnerable selves from criticism, shame, and the pain of not being enough.

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Healthy striving is self focused; perfectionism is other focused - Brene Brown

At its core, this quote draws a bright line between two things we often confuse: the drive to improve for ourselves, and the desperate need to be seen as perfect by others.