Perfectionism

A recent but wonderful challenge....perfectionism.  

• Is it the opposite of creativity?  
• How does it compare to high standards?
• Why is it that people don't often see the perfectionist side of me?

Reading up to understand how to support teachers who are battling perfectionism at the sake of creativity. Perfectionism is a valued trait of this conservative community.  But upon reading, I believe we use the term perfectionism to describe high standards. 

Striving for excellence shouldn't be a quest for perfection. "Their potential" means the children's potential to explore and develop the fullness of their own talents, interests, learning styles, and so on. (from http://www.pta.org/programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1769)

IMHO, the only perfectionist is the creator.  The rest of us should focus on developing into the best me we can be.