[agumonkey]

There are other factors at play to be honest.

You live through education system that requires you to perform.

You dont get a dev job just because you showed up. You get tested, even after long hard studies.

So obviously you're shaped for achieving high.

I'd add that some people also thrive under duress. It personally love challenges, so perfectionism is a small step.

So what should we do in this field? Coast along and avoid any complexity?

Coming from min wage jobs you also struggle to reconciliate those facts.