Chasing Perfection

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Chasing Perfection

Why striving for 'Perfect' may hold us back

Updated: 2025.07.30

3 min read · Intermediate

Chasing Perfection

완벽함의 추구

Articles

Perfectionism: 10 Signs of Perfectionist Traits

Videos

Imposterism, Perfectionism, and Burnout – A Toxic Triad The problem with pursuing perfection

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Do you believe the phrase “practice makes perfect”? Why or why not?

여러분은 "연습하면 완벽해진다”라는 말에 동의하나요? 그렇게 생각하는 이유는 무엇인가요?

Why do you think many people aim for perfection, even when it is hard to achieve?

많은 사람들이 이루기 어렵다는 것을 알면서도 완벽을 추구하는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

How does the idea of perfection affect students in school or people at work?

완벽에 대한 생각이 학생들의 학교생활이나 직장인의 업무에 어떤 영향을 미칠 수 있을까요?

In your opinion, what is the difference between doing your best and being perfect?

여러분은 최선을 다하는 것과 완벽해지는 것의 차이는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Can chasing perfection be helpful in some situations? When?

완벽을 추구하는 것이 도움이 될 때도 있다고 생각하시나요? 언제 그런가요?

Have you ever been afraid to try something because you were scared of making mistakes? What did you do?

실수할까 봐 무서워서 어떤 일을 시도하지 못했던 적이 있나요? 그때 어떻게 했나요?

Do you think social media increases pressure to be perfect? Why or why not?

소셜미디어가 사람들에게 완벽해야 한다는 압박감을 더 크게 만든다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

In your country or culture, how is perfection viewed? Are people expected to be perfect in some areas of life?

여러분의 나라나 문화에서는 ‘완벽’을 어떻게 바라보나요? 사람들에게 특정한 분야에서 완벽해질 것을 기대하기도 하나요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

pursuit

the act of trying to achieve or obtain something

Example

His lifelong pursuit of knowledge inspired many.

Example

The pursuit of happiness is a universal goal.

internalize

to accept or absorb an idea, belief, or behavior and make it part of your thinking

Example

Children quickly internalize social norms through observation.

Example

She internalized her coach’s advice and improved her performance.

noble

having high moral qualities; impressive in appearance or character

Example

He made a noble sacrifice for the good of others.

Example

The building had a noble and historic appearance.

nihilism

the belief that life is meaningless and rejects all moral and religious values

Example

The character in the novel fell into a state of nihilism after losing everything.

Example

Nihilism can be both a philosophical stance and a psychological struggle.

folly

lack of good sense or judgment; a foolish act or idea

Example

It would be folly to ignore the warning signs.

Example

He regretted the folly of spending all his savings.

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