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WorkLife with Adam Grant

Breaking Up with Perfectionism

May 3, 2022
41:45

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Quick takeaways

  • Striving for excellence is more effective than pursuing perfectionism, as it focuses on progress and improvement.
  • Measuring progress towards goals and setting clear objectives helps overcome perfectionism, allowing individuals to appreciate their personal best and track improvement over time.

Deep dives

Recognizing the Difference Between Excellence and Perfection

Striving for excellence is pursuing high standards of quality, while perfectionism sets an unattainable goal. Aiming for excellence is more effective because it focuses on progress and improvement.

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