High standards
This video is in Spanish.
Published on 21 February 2026
What this video is about
In this short excerpt from a conversation about high standards, the interviewer asks whether an obsessive approach, even if not maintained for life, may be necessary for a time in order to reach a certain professional level. The guest, a professional from the world of gastronomy, admits that his self-demands could become extreme: top marks were not enough, it had to be top marks with distinction, and he was always looking for faults in other people’s work.
He explains that, with the help of psychology professionals, he has been working on these aspects and learning to let go because, in his words, otherwise you end up overwhelmed. The excerpt ends with an idea that sums up what he has learnt: you have to learn to disconnect in order to connect more. It is a reflection on perfectionism, its costs and the importance of finding a balance between high standards and rest.
Topics: high self-demands, perfectionism, switching off, work stress