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This is one of the most pernicious forms of procrastination, because it's hard for smart people to accept that perfectionism is a negative trait. The more self-
by joshklein 14y ago
This is one of the most pernicious forms of procrastination, because it's hard for smart people to accept that perfectionism is a negative trait. The more self-worth you derive from your previous successful outcomes, the more susceptible your ego becomes to fear of future failures. Your amygdala is telling you that you are successful already, so don't shake the boat. Tread carefully and you'll always have an excuse for why things don't work out. You'll never have to admit you just couldn't do it.
The solution is to divorce your self-worth from outcomes. Instead, derive self-worth from the process. We can have complete control over our actions, but never complete control over our outcomes.
This is far easier said than done.
- vibrunazo 14y agoArrogance is probably the trait that most limits our intelligence. I've seen many smart people do extremely stupid stuff just out of fear of admitting they are prone to mistakes and failure. Humbleness is hard to master, but it's very important for us to try and practice it as much as possible. Potential of success = (Intelligence / arrogance) + luck
- tent1 14y agoWhat you're saying really strikes true, though I feel arrogant people can also be extremely hard working which can put them in better stead compared to others. Also, humbleness with a tint of arrogance or self belief can be a good mix – as long as you get the mix right.