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. 2015 Apr 3;473(10):3108–3111. doi: 10.1007/s11999-015-4279-9

Table 2.

Dr. Kelly’s personal pros and cons of perfectionism list

Pros Cons
Great surgeries Long surgeries
Great papers Less energy
Less happiness
Diminished creativity
Diminished enthusiasm
Difficult relationships
Procrastination
Fear of failure
Less peace
Fewer surgeries
Fewer papers
Less fulfillment
More anxiety
Health risks