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World Expert On Why Perfectionism Is Your Enemy And How To Overcome It - Professor Thomas Curran

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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Embracing Imperfection

This chapter explores the necessity of accepting life's unpredictability as a counter to perfectionism, highlighting how setbacks can foster resilience. It delves into the multi-dimensional nature of perfectionism, discussing self-oriented, socially prescribed, and other-oriented perfectionism. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal circumstances while advocating for societal change to alleviate the pressures that accompany striving for unattainable perfection.

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