Style had become more important than substance. I proceeded to pick out a nice but imperfect tree. In health and fashion magazines, the models have perfect bodies. They are fit and trim, wear the latest clothes and have perfect smiles. In sports, athletes are in pursuit of perfection whether it be for an undefeated season, an errorless game or a new world record in an event.
Participation takes a backseat to performance.
In school, students feel pushed to get a perfect grade-point average. The pressure to get good grades can overshadow the possibility of formulating new thoughts and ideas. Once again, the result is more important than the process. You live in a culture that is obsessed with perfection, where failure is not an option. Yet, experience tells you that mistakes are part of life.