75. The upsides and downsides of perfectionism (part 2)

In this second part of my conversation with Andrew Nalband, we discussed in detail how he manages all the noise that shows up in his head, what has worked, and what hasn’t when dealing with a tendency to do things right and perfectly.

Key Takeaways

• Why meditation/mindfulness practices matter
• The influence of cell phones on our thinking
• The difference between cognitive restructuring and acceptance
• A key question to ask yourself when your mind comes up with a lot of thoughts
• The impact of “positive thinking” in our wellbeing
• How to practice mindfulness on-the-go

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