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World Expert On Why Perfectionism Is Your Enemy And How To Overcome It - Professor Thomas Curran

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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The Damaging Effects of Perfectionism

Perfectionism is rooted in a sense of deficit and the need to prove oneself. It sets excessively high standards, leading to feelings of failure, anxiety, and low self-esteem. To compensate, individuals strive for even higher standards, perpetuating a negative downward spiral. This pattern of self-defeat can be particularly damaging as it becomes entrenched and accelerates with setbacks and failures.

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