82 INDIVIDUAL Is Perfectionism Undermining You? Write down the answers to the following questions: · What perceived weaknesses or challenges about yourself are you holding back--to try to appear more perfect--that might create a connection point with others? · Are there struggles or failures that you hide or routinely downplay? · What could you reveal about yourself that would help others un- derstand who you authentically are? You Can Be Open Without Opening Pandora's Box Exposing the right amount of your vulnerable self without appearing weak or ineffective can be challenging. As I mentioned in the book's Introduction, I struggled considerably with this issue when I was