I have a soft spot in my heart for perfectionists who have an unrelenting desire to be the best at whatever it is they do, and have no problem telling you that. If you ask these people why they do the things they do, they will look at you as if to say "well come on, why wouldn't I?" A lot of people confuse this for arrogance, but I think these people have such a clear view of their purpose that they see no reason feign modesty.
I did not realize Martha Stewart was such a shining example until I saw this Nightline segment on her: part 1: Martha Incorporated, part 2: A Day in the Life. (Also, the full text article and Martha's blog post on the visit.)
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