# Perfectionism is often described as a virtue. Being meticulous, loving orde

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> Perfectionism is often described as a virtue. Being meticulous, loving order, and doing your job well are indeed valuable. But when do these same qualities

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# Perfectionism is often described as a virtue. Being meticulous, loving orde

September 23, 2026Recent Articles

Perfectionism is often described as a virtue. Being meticulous, loving order, and doing your job well are indeed valuable. But when do these same qualities stop working for us and start making us work for them?

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder lies right at this boundary. The lists never end, tasks cannot be delegated, and things cannot be started or finished because "it could be better." From the outside, the person appears organized and successful; inside, there is a constant sense of not being good enough.

@m.sinan.aydin and I discussed where OCPD differs from healthy conscientiousness. This is also the first step in a larger project we are working on together. 🌱

If you recognize yourself or someone close to you in this description, this is not a flaw, but a learned pattern. What has been learned can be reshaped. Leave your questions in the comments, and let's address them in the next video.

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