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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

PPP 396 | Do You Tend to Be a Perfectionist? Embracing the Power of Good Enough, with author Thomas Curran

Nov 1, 2023
Thomas Curran, the author of 'The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough,' challenges the notion of perfectionism and its negative impacts on mental health and relationships. The podcast explores the nature of perfectionism, its dimensions and influence on self-esteem and performance. It also delves into socially prescribed perfectionism, the pitfalls of social media, personal strategies to combat perfectionism, and the relation of perfectionistic thinking to agile project management. The importance of embracing 'good enough' is emphasized.
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Quick takeaways

  • Perfectionism negatively affects mental health, relationships, and performance.
  • Perfectionism arises from a sense of lack and external validation.

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Recognizing the Influence of Perfectionism

Perfectionism can have a negative impact on mental health, relationships, and performance.

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