Perfection, defined by the state of flawlessness and the insatiable desire for excellence, has always existed in mankind. From the secular event of the Tower of Babel where people yearned to reach heaven to be on par with God by building tall towers, to climbing the corporate ladder in the world of work to achieve positions of respect in modern society. These are some examples that demonstrate the perfectionistic nature of human beings. The desire to improve oneself exists, therefore, and is becoming stronger nowadays where it has been considered a necessity and has also been widely embraced in society in order to improve life, as a result of modernization. . Furthermore, there are various aspects that further embody the perfectionist state, from societal expectations, media influence, and even sports. As human beings, they were often taught from an early age, both by their families and by school, to strive for the best in everything. that they do and that failure should be avoided as much as possible. And as they get older and have to make life decisions, they often strive to realize their ambitions and even have a certain picture of what their desired life partners would be like. In society, there are also some careers that are often considered prestigious, such as lawyers and doctors, while other jobs may be considered inferior. Other expectations regarding job hiring are also made known by recruiters as they have their own requirements to hire the most suitable candidate. Nowadays, many parents want the best from their children by enrolling them in extracurricular activities such as music, art and craft lessons where ... middle of paper ......ix solution to win the coveted title. Even the famous professional cyclist Lance Armstrong openly admitted to this practice. It simply shows the innate drive and competitiveness of human beings that many truly desire to be the best. As demonstrated in various aspects of life, it seems true that many people are obsessed with perfection because it may be the only path to progress in life. society and having the thought of realizing one's hopes and dreams reflects a lot on the perfectionistic nature of human beings. But one should also consider whether perfection will hold in the long term, and how often has it been considered that conquering the entire world is unattainable? Striving for perfection and aiming to be the best may not be the same thing. It's just a matter of knowing your limits as a mere mortal and recognizing that even the best fall sometimes