239 - Failure to Launch Syndrome
Savvy Psychologist
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The Psychological Trade-Off of Pathological Perfectionism
Cultural messages tell young people they're supposed to be founding unicorn startups in their dorm room. Peter Pan's emphasize and value safety, but when we whittle down threats to our egos, there's a trade-off. Staying safe all the time sends the message that we are easily broken or damaged. When you spot a Peter Pan in the wild, his natural environment often includes video games.
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