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I love this. At times I feel like I am my own tyrant, ruthlessly imposing delusional standards upon myself to somehow be the best version of myself I can be. Sometimes that makes sense. But it's still tiresome.

As a fellow former student of the Romanian school system, I totally get where you're coming from. I get why most of us have an unhealthy relationship with error.

Great piece, I'm staying tuned for more! :)

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Thank you! Exactly :) And yes, I know it’s a powerful mechanism and we need it, but maybe with more care on those standards and the balance of it all. I think what is important to remember is that it’s ok to take a break. Or be “less” at times.

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