Chasing Perfection: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the High-Stakes Game of Creating an NBA Champion

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Nurk, S. et al. The complete sequence of a human genome. Science 376, eabj6987 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abj6987 (2022). Virtanen, P. et al. SciPy 1.0: fundamental algorithms for scientific computing in Python. Nat. Methods 17, 261–272 (2020). When chasing perfection, you could lose your authenticitybecause you are trying to fit into what someone else or society says is perfect – whether that is having the perfect body, the perfect family, the perfect job, or being the perfect person. One older study, for example, found that over half of people who died by suicide were described by their loved ones as “perfectionists.” Another study found that more than 70 percent of young people who died by suicide were in the habit of creating “exceedingly high” expectations of themselves.

Chasing Perfection is a series of 2 documentaries authored by one of the World’s most successful athletes, Michael Johnson. Sports science has changed immeasurably in the last 20 years, and what the series seeks to explore is how that change has impacted on the world of professional sport, and what role it plays in creating exceptional athletes, does it define the difference between great and World beating athletes and is it the answer to achieving perfection in sport? However, the ills of perfectionism do not stop at mental health. Some studies have found that high blood pressure is more prevalent among perfectionistic people, and other researchers have even linked the trait with cardiovascular disease. Other psychologists also insist that self-compassion can be taught. Our Spotlight features several therapeutic practices that have been shown to boost self-kindness. We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. ― Sam Keen They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they’d make up their minds. ― Wilt Chamberlain

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Vaser, R., Sović, I., Nagarajan, N. & Šikić, M. Fast and accurate de novo genome assembly from long uncorrected reads. Genome Res. 27, 737–746 (2017). It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others." Naish, M. et al. The genetic and epigenetic landscape of the Arabidopsis centromeres. Science 374, abi7489 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abi7489 (2021).We’re all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels.”– Jeannette Walls, Half Broke Horses Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it’s about earning approval and acceptance." Perfection is such a nuisance that I often regret having cured myself of using tobacco. ― Émile Zola “Nobody is Perfect” Quotes Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Sponsorship & Advertising Policy

Perfection is the mere repudiation of that ineluctable marginal inexactitude which is the inmost quality of Being." Perfectionism often verges on self-abuse. “[Perfectionists] are hugely hard on themselves,” says Prof. Hewitt in another interview, “with a hatred that is breathtaking at times.” Remember to celebrate all your wins– whether small or big – along the journey of becoming your best self. It's a delightful thing to think of perfection; but it's vastly more amusing to talk of errors and absurdities."The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple." Cheng, H., Concepcion, G. T., Feng, X., Zhang, H. & Li, H. Haplotype-resolved de novo assembly using phased assembly graphs with hifiasm. Nat. Methods https://doi.org/10.1038/s41592-020-01056-5 (2021). Nobody’s perfect. We’re all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels. ― Jeannette Walls “I (may) not be Perfect” Quotes Do you feel the need to let go of your perfectionist mindset, and the constant need to be a perfect person or have a perfect life? March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life’s path."