Josh: Perfectionism is a force I think is present in everybody But perfectionists are people who feel that impulse To actively chase the ideal more often than not. Josh: Punishment sometimes makes us feel better about our imperfections Well, at least I feel guilty about it and I'm punishing myself Yeah, and you know, to your point, Josh The first person to bring up perfectionism in psychological literature With this guy, Dr. Alfred Adler Who coined the term inferiority complex And he was a socialist.
The Minimalists talk with psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler about perfectionism, self-sabotage, and cohabiting with someone who isn’t a minimalist. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 381 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do I overcome my perfectionist tendencies so I can get my work done? (01:40)
What are your perspectives regarding power? (03:42)
How do we address an unhealthy obsession with perfectionism? (12:16)
How do I live peacefully with a non-minimalist? (16:57)
What are the five types of perfectionists? (26:19)
How do The Minimalists make money without ad revenue? (31:09)
What is the difference between procrastination and resistance? (39:02)
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