[Arnabas]

I think there are times when being a perfectionist can be counter-productive. As a writer, I sometimes go back over my work multiple times to "perfect" it, but on occasion I will "perfect" it so much that it no longer resembles what I was originally trying to do.
I think it's great to hold yourself to high standards, but there are times when we must step back and say something is good enough as it is. The only time I really want someone to be a perfectionist is if their work has an impact on others. For example, a surgeon should be a perfectionist, as should an airline mechanic.