Posted by James K on February 23, 2006, at 13:08:33
In reply to What my T said about me and school, posted by Racer on February 23, 2006, at 2:02:21
Perfectionism is hard. The sciences demand it though. What good is a math problem that sends a rocket into space with the camera off focus.
We, however, especially "us" don't need perfectionism. If you get a B or C accept it and find where you went wrong. But if you let it destroy you or make you quit, perfectionism won.
Hey Dinah, I was a national merit semi-finalist. Imagine what that feels like. My test score was good enough but I wasn't. That felt real f*cking good. I guess I'm missing my 20th reunion somewhere this year. I should go and find out if the rich kids who did make the cut, 4 out of 5 in my class, make more than 15k a year, when they work.
This relates to you Racer, because I went nothing if I couldn't have all. Thats what perfectionism will take you to. I'm bitter today, sorry. I feel like I shouldn't be allowed on the psychology board.
James K
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