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Letter: Why it's futile to chase after perfection

Published 3 December 2025

From Terry Klumpp, Melbourne, Australia

On the discussion of knowing when to give up on your goals, I contend that longing for perfection of oneself is an exercise in futility and frustration. Why? Because none of us is perfect and, despite our best efforts, alas, none of us will ever be perfect. Let’s all relax a little and not set ourselves unachievable goals (15 November, p 28).

Issue no. 3572 published 6 December 2025

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