The observation on perfectionism is really good. When I interview someone now if the candidate mentions their perfectionism, I immediately say, "Tell me about

The observation on perfectionism is really good. When I interview someone now if the candidate mentions their perfectionism, I immediately say, "Tell me about the last thing you've done perfectly." Very few people have a satisfying story to tell. It usually turns out that perfectionists rarely achieve perfection! From there I talk about how we're not looking for candidates to do anything perfectly. We want candidates who can get things done to the reasonable standards we have. You can still be engaged in your work and do a great job, but if you're not getting work done because you're trying to make everything perfect, you're not going to be a good fit.