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Overcoming the Perfectidemon Within

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

by Jane Hexter

It’s that time of year again when sleep is at a premium and you are thankful for the kind soul who identified caffeine.

And it’s also a time when we can feel shattered, frustrated and completely overwhelmed by the prospect of looming deadlines and a lot at stake. And it’s under these circumstances that our worst tendencies have a field day.

I've noticed that a lot of grant developers tend to have a perfectionist streak.
 
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