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Delving into the balance of striving for excellence without overworking, the hosts explore the rise of perfectionism and its potential drawbacks. They discuss the importance of effort in goal accomplishment and share examples of extreme behaviors. The conversation touches on the 80% rule, practical approaches to action over perfectionism, and the distinction between high achievers and overachievers. Emphasizing the perils of perfectionism, they highlight the impact of social media on fostering unrealistic expectations and the importance of embracing imperfections for inner contentment.
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- Perfectionism doesn't guarantee success; embracing setbacks and imperfections is crucial for personal growth.
- Navigating the line between high achiever and overachiever is key; setting healthy goals and avoiding obsessive perfectionism is crucial.
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Perfectionism and Achievement
Perfectionism is on the rise, and its three kinds - self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed - are explored by Thomas Curran, who warns against its negative impact on success. He highlights the importance of embracing setbacks and imperfections, emphasizing that perfectionism doesn't lead to success.
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