We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 475. The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More - Dr. Thomas Curran
Meet Thomas. He’s the world’s leading expert on perfectionism 😮 and the author of “The Perfection Trap” which was published this year 📖 His TED talk, “Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse” has 3+ million views and his research has been featured in a wide range of media, including the Harvard Business Review, CNN, New Scientist and The Guardian. He’s also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He’s sharing his research and leaving us with strategies and hope too. This episode is a beacon of light🕯️for anyone battling the relentless pressure of perfectionism. Don’t miss it!
💡Learn
- Insights from a groundbreaking study of perfectionism
- How to overcome “the perfection trap”
- How to embrace imperfection
Today’s Guest
Thomas Curran, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/475.
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