Before I understood what perfectionism *really* is, I thought it was a positive personality trait and I didn’t think it was one I had. Perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised – right?
The more I talk about the perfectionist mindset, the more misconceptions I hear. So in this episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about perfectionism in the hope it’ll make you a little more willing to let go of perfectionism and get into a growth mindset.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Whether perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised
- What perfectionism really is and where this way of thinking comes from
- Why perfectionism doesn’t make us more successful
- How perfectionism actually stops us from achieving our goals, rather than helping us
- Why being a perfectionist doesn’t mean you’re broken
- The truth about whether it’s possible to escape the perfectionist mindset for good
Featured In The Episode:
- Episode 45: 10 Signs You’re A Perfectionist
- Episode 57: 7 Differences Between Perfectionists + High Achievers
- Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential
- Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes Perfectionists Make
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