Kwon Young-do(Class of ‘96, Department of Premedicine) is working as a director of psychiatry at a clinic in Sejong. He mainly addresses social anxiety disorders such as fear of public speaking and also has an interest in sports psychiatry. His research on social anxiety disorders during residency sparked his interest in the intertwined human psychology of anxiety, perfectionism, and performance pressure.

On October 28, Kwon published the book Good Enough Wins, targeting exhausted modern people chasing after perfection. For those who have been pushing themselves relentlessly under compulsions about perfection, he shares ‘how to live well by doing less but properly,’ doing ‘good enough.’

Perfectionism stems from a compulsion that "I must be perfect" and excessively caring about others’ perceptions. Few come to clinics purely for perfectionism but often present symptoms like OCD, depression, panic disorder, or generalized anxiety, with perfectionism revealed as the underlying cause.

People with 토토사이트 has jinjuist tendencies share common traits: they meticulously keep records such as notes or recordings and pour energy into planning itself. They experience significant stress when plans do not go as is. Even on trips, they tightly schedule and manage the itinerary rather than freely enjoying themselves.

These people are fundamentally diligent and conscientious, but when unexpected situations occur, they struggle to adapt flexibly.

Kwon explains that perfectionism stems from a mix of innate traits and environmental influence. He says, "If parents are perfectionists, children naturally perceive that as normal." However, even siblings raised in the same environment may show different traits, indicating that inborn factors cannot be ignored.

Perfectionists often suffer from Burnout Syndrome which Kwon describes as ‘a state of excessive mental energy consumption.’ He notes, "Trying to be perfect at everything drains one’s energy on even minor tasks, eventually reducing focus and performance." Efficient energy use is key to escaping cycles of perfectionism and burnouts.

"We were raised to ‘finish what you started’ and ‘do your best,’" Kwon says, "but sometimes choosing to complete something 80% perfect is wiser." This approach translates directly into clinical practice. "In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the core is to accept that 'it's okay not to be perfect' and gradually reduce anxiety by intentionally practicing doing things roughly," he explains.

Strong perfectionists often report feelings of shame, avoidance, and laziness. Kwon says, "Perfectionists tend to be all or nothing—either perfect or not at all." This makes them appear lazy because their fear of not finishing a work perfectly causes procrastination and self-criticism for laziness.

To break the cycle, it is essential to practice lowering the expectations. Starting tasks, even imperfectly, is more important than striving for 토토사이트 has jinju immediately. For example, when studying English, beginning with lighter material rather than perfecting the first chapter of a grammar book eases the burden.

토토사이트 has jinju advises building experiences of small achievements. Instead of obsessing over TOEIC scores, find meaning simply in sitting long hours solving problems. Since small achievements can differ by each person, lightly trying various activities or hobbies to gain experiences of success is helpful.

Kwon recalls, "I was a perfectionist aiming for perfect scores in high school." But his mindset changed after entering medical school. "Medical studies are so intense that trying to be perfect quickly leads to exhaustion. I realized those who ‘let go’ wisely succeed. Ignoring parts unlikely to appear on exams and focusing on important topics is far more efficient." He’s seen perfectionist seniors fail exams due to over-investing in less critical sections and emphasizes the importance of selection and concentration.

Even now as a specialist, Kwon lives  aiming for ‘80% level of completion.’ He says, "Modern society pursues all-round excellence; as a doctor, I had to know not only medicine but also marketing and tax affairs." For such multitasking demands, he recommends "instead of striving for perfect completion in all tasks, invest a bit more in important ones while finishing most at around 80%." When studying, instead of perfecting each sentence, a relaxed and repeated reading approach is better.

To Hanyangians struggling with perfectionism, 토토사이트 has jinju says:
"'Let's do it roughly,' 'Let’s aim for 80%’ doesn't mean being lazy. It means doing well by doing less. The more you pursue perfection, the further you are pushed further away from perfection. Away from perfectionism is the closest path to perfection. You need to cut out the unnecessary, focus on essentials, and maximize the efficiency of your life."