Julian Reeve

Julian Reeve is a former music director of the Broadway musical “Hamilton” turned perfectionism contributor, speaker, and author of Captain Perfection & the Secret of Self-Compassion: A Self-Help Book for the Young Perfectionist. Visit www.julianreeve.com for more information on self-compassion and other perfectionism solutions.

Articles by Julian Reeve

• It’s not perfectionism that’s hurting us. It’s our approach to it.

  Wednesday, May 05, 2021

  Finding a perfectionist that isn’t in some way proud to be one is like finding out you’ve won $100 million on the lottery. It’s not unheard of, but it’s rare! Why? Because perfectionists believe their strong work ethic, superior attention to detail, and ability to achieve more than everyone else puts them in a class above the rest. For the most part, they’re right! Numerous studies have shown that perfectionists outperform non-perfectionists, and there is an increasing belief that society’s largely negative portrayal of perfectionism now requires an update. But while these positive qualities of perfectionism continue to garner support, the negative aspects must not be ignored.