How many times have you heard someone say, “I’m a perfectionist”. It’s usually declared with pride – as a measure of how much that person cares about their work, and the level of quality to which they hold themselves. 

But say you hold the view, as many people do, that perfection is impossible. Perfection doesn’t exist. Does that mean the pursuit of perfection is pointless? Or worse, that it’s dangerous? 

Cellist Zoe Knighton shares her thoughts on how to move on from a less than perfect performance. 
Musical theatre actors Rachel Dunham and Matt Heyward explain the importance of knowing how to hold a little bit back in a long-run show.
Music director Luke Hunter and hip hop artist Rob Tremlett consider the difficulties of judging one's own performance. 
Operatic soprano and registered psychologist Greta Bradman explains how a growth mindset can help combat perfectionism.
And counsellor Gabriel Edwards provides an alternative to perfection which can help - rather than hinder - success. 

Music credit at 3m 50s: 
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009 (Gigue)
Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Zoe Knighton