Perfectionism

“Ugh,” you groan, “not an A minus!” It’s your typical weekly check-in of your online grades, and you are horrified to see that there is a small dash after your letter grade, signifying that your academic level isn’t qualified as the “best of the best” anymore. At work, a couple of dissatisfied customers vent their complaints to you. Blaming yourself, you suddenly feel disappointed. If only you didn’t forget to type in the extra croutons for their salad when they ordered it! You understand that...