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Canadian researchers Gordon L. Flett and Paul L. Hewitt wrote the book on perfectionism, so to speak. (Their textbook on the topic is called Perfectionism: Theory, Research, and Treatment.) They consider “normal” perfectionism as having a goal of flawlessness: “Normal perfectionism is defined as striving for reasonable and realistic standards that leads to a sense of self-satisfaction and enhanced self-esteem.”
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