Many people are perfectionists. They believe there is an imaginary scale of only 100% at the top and only 0% at the bottom -and they do not count any percentage or score between the two.

If they do not perform at 100% all of the time, then the only option is to rate themselves at a 0% (because there is no score between these two). This means they are worthless and a failure.

This is very stressful and unrealistic. Evaluating performance between 99% and 1% reduces stress and helps to develop a strategic action plan for continuous improvement.

The Perfection-Failure Thermometer

100% -Perfect

0%-Failure

80%

20%

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