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“I reckon there's always a bit of pressure. We put it on ourselves, I think we always feel a bit of pressure because people around us and our manager and stuff call us perfectionists, which I find very hard to take because nothing that we do is perfect.” quote by Chris Cheney
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“I reckon there's always a bit of pressure. We put it on ourselves, I think we always feel a bit of pressure because people around us and our manager and stuff call us perfectionists, which I find very hard to take because nothing that we do is perfect.”

Chris Cheney

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People often feel self‑imposed pressure to be perfect due to external expectations, leading to stress and dissatisfaction.

In simple terms: Pressure comes from trying to be perfect for others.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection and set realistic standards.

Themes

perfectionism stress self‑expectations

Mood

anxious determined

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • creative projects
  • personal goals
  • team collaborations

Key Concepts

psychology performance anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does perfectionism affect your wellbeing?
  • What realistic standards could replace the need for perfection?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is unattainable; striving for it can hinder progress.

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