Your Personality Type

The Perfectionist

Your high standards push you to excellence, even when it's exhausting.

High neuroticism combined with conscientiousness drives you to excel through exacting standards. You're an anxious achiever who produces quality work.

Why You Got This Type

  • High Neuroticism means you're keenly aware of potential problems and what could go wrong
  • High Conscientiousness drives you to meet high standards and follow through meticulously
  • This combination creates a perfectionist mindset—you care deeply about quality and notice every flaw
  • You probably achieve impressive results but may struggle to feel satisfied with your work

Strengths

  • +High standards
  • +Thorough preparation
  • +Quality output

Watch Out For

  • !You may procrastinate from fear of failure
  • !You can burn out from self-pressure

Career Ideas

SurgeonEditorQuality assuranceAccountant

In Relationships

You show love through acts of service and may need partners who help you relax and accept imperfection.

The Perfectionists You Might Know

MS

Martha Stewart

Entrepreneur who built an empire on exacting standards and attention to detail

SW

Serena Williams

Athlete whose relentless drive for perfection made her a champion

SK

Stanley Kubrick

Director known for obsessive attention to every frame of his films

Ready to explore your results?

Chat with our AI coach to get personalized insights and actionable advice for your perfectionist personality.

Chat About Your Results →
The Perfectionist | KnowYurself