Perfectionism: the mentor I've outgrown

Perfectionism can only get you so far. With this beautiful piece of spoken word, this student is taking back the reins.
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Every year at Suzu Kitamura's former high school, seniors leave behind a message for their peers. When her turn came, Suzu wanted to leave something else behind as well: perfectionism. An ingrained instinct that was causing more pain than gain, perfectionism had no place in Suzu's future, and with this powerful piece of spoken word, Suzu builds a compelling case against this former mentor.
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