Chasing Perfection

Why striving for 'Perfect' may hold us back

Updated: 2025.07.30

3 min read · Intermediate

Chasing Perfection Why striving for 'Perfect' may hold us back Articles Perfectionism: 10 Signs of Perfectionist Traits Videos Imposterism, Perfectionism, and Burnout – A Toxic Triad The problem with pursuing perfection Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Do you believe the phrase “practice makes perfect”? Why or why not? Q4 Why do you think many people aim for perfection, even when it is hard to achieve? Q5 How does the idea of perfection affect students in school or people at work? Q6 In your opinion, what is the difference between doing your best and being perfect? Q7 Can chasing perfection be helpful in some situations? When? Q8 Have you ever been afraid to try something because you were scared of making mistakes? What did you do? Q9 Do you think social media increases pressure to be perfect? Why or why not? Q10 In your country or culture, how is perfection viewed? Are people expected to be perfect in some areas of life? Q11 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions pursuit the act of trying to achieve or obtain something Ví dụ 1 His lifelong pursuit of knowledge inspired many. Ví dụ 2 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 Ví dụ 1 Children quickly internalize social norms through observation. Ví dụ 2 She internalized her coach’s advice and improved her performance. noble having high moral qualities; impressive in appearance or character Ví dụ 1 He made a noble sacrifice for the good of others. Ví dụ 2 The building had a noble and historic appearance. nihilism the belief that life is meaningless and rejects all moral and religious values Ví dụ 1 The character in the novel fell into a state of nihilism after losing everything. Ví dụ 2 Nihilism can be both a philosophical stance and a psychological struggle. folly lack of good sense or judgment; a foolish act or idea Ví dụ 1 It would be folly to ignore the warning signs. Ví dụ 2 He regretted the folly of spending all his savings.
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Chasing Perfection

Why striving for 'Perfect' may hold us back

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.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

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

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

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

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

Can chasing perfection be helpful in some situations? When?

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

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

Q10

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

Q11

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

Expressions

pursuit

the act of trying to achieve or obtain something

Ví dụ

His lifelong pursuit of knowledge inspired many.

Ví dụ

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

Ví dụ

Children quickly internalize social norms through observation.

Ví dụ

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

noble

having high moral qualities; impressive in appearance or character

Ví dụ

He made a noble sacrifice for the good of others.

Ví dụ

The building had a noble and historic appearance.

nihilism

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

Ví dụ

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

Ví dụ

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

folly

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

Ví dụ

It would be folly to ignore the warning signs.

Ví dụ

He regretted the folly of spending all his savings.

*This material is designed for the exclusive use of Ringle students on the Ringle platform.