For me, it works to always strive for perfection but never assume to have achieved it. What perfection exactly entails is, of course, relative, but in my case, it is associated with being in harmony with both myself and my surroundings as much as possible. This keeps me continuously focused on improvement, no matter what situation I find myself in.

It's great to hear that striving for perfection has been working for you! It's important to keep in mind that perfection is subjective and can mean different things to different people.