Why top performers embrace imperfection and celebrate victories.
We dig into the show archives to uncover the timeless topic of perfectionism.
Hedonic adaption is a major reason we aren't as happy as we should be and relentlessly pursue the next thing without taking time to even reflect on the happiness we are seeking.
Lessons from the episode:
- Balancing perfect with good enough
- When our work is better than we think it is
- Why we aren't as happy as we deserve
- The importance Recognising achievements
- Building more sustainable happiness
When we ask ourselves why are we unhappy we often seek more things to solve our problems and jump onto the next things as quickly as possible. However, a big part of our unhappiness is this exact habit to relentlessly move on that we can't even experience joy when we do achieve something.
This episode will help ground you in reality.
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Meet Sam
Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to perfectionism and Celebrating Our Wins
03:09 Celebrating Successes
04:17 Perfectionism and Letting Go
06:41 The Concept of Bundling in Business
08:46 The Importance of Celebrating Achievements
10:17 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship
11:28 Prioritizing Celebrations for long-term success
14:21 Personal Achievement: Running an Ultra Marathon
17:40 Recognizing Your Own Successes that pass us by
18:54 Reflecting on 200 Episodes
20:51 Future Plans and New Projects
22:51 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement