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114. Is Perfectionism Ruining Your Life?

People I (Mostly) Admire

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Parental Expectations and Perfectionism

This chapter examines how parental expectations and societal pressures contribute to perfectionism in children, highlighting the adverse effects of comparison to high achievers. It also discusses the relationship between perfectionism and economic growth, questioning whether modern capitalism exacerbates these tendencies.

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