If you are a high-achieving person, you may see your strong work ethic and determinedness as pivotal to your achievements. If you are ever anything short of exceptional, it can feel like a personal ...

Despite how uncool being a try-hard may seem, when it's associated with authenticity, loyalty, consistency, and love, trying ...

It may be better to strive for ‘excellencism.’ Biographies of exceptional achievers tend to explain their success through ...

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I have decided in my post-retirement years that I will be more than satisfied with living a life of meaningful mediocrity. Moreover, l will kick to the curb any thoughts of achieving perfection in any ...

Most people would argue that being a high achiever is a good quality, but certain behaviors of other-oriented perfectionism can affect relationships with others. It's one thing when someone's ...

Elizabeth Westrupp receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Gabriella King previously received a scholarship stipend from Deakin University to support their PhD ...