Ep 132: 4 Common Misconceptions About Perfectionism

Before I understood what perfectionism *really* is, I thought it was a positive personality trait and I didn’t think it was one I had. Perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised - right?

The more I talk about the perfectionist mindset, the more misconceptions I hear. So in this episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about perfectionism in the hope it’ll make you a little more willing to let go of perfectionism and get into a growth mindset.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Whether perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised
• What perfectionism really is and where this way of thinking comes from
• Why perfectionism doesn’t make us more successful
• How perfectionism actually stops us from achieving our goals, rather than helping us
• Why being a perfectionist doesn’t mean you’re broken
• The truth about whether it’s possible to escape the perfectionist mindset for good

Featured In The Episode:

• Episode 45: 10 Signs You’re A Perfectionist
• Episode 57: 7 Differences Between Perfectionists + High Achievers
• Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential
• Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes Perfectionists Make