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Jan 2021
18m 27s

1 - The Problem with "Perfection"

Andy Jacks
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What is perfectionism, how does it impact our lives, and what can we do to reduce it for our work with kids? This episode includes real stories about time mismanagement, a golf analogy, and some thoughts how to improve for planning interventions.  Share your thoughts with me on social media @_andyjacks. Read the supplemental blog post here: https://andyjacks.com/2021/01/23/the-problem-with-perfection/


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