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Sep 2023
30m 49s

Outsmarting Perfectionism: The Hidden Co...

Jim Harshaw, Jr.
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#421 Outsmarting Perfectionism: The Hidden Costs of Self-Sabotage and How to Beat It with Thomas Curran

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 Shocking truths about perfectionism and performance. 

Are you stuck in the relentless pursuit of perfection, always aiming for that flawless outcome? Do you hesitate to take action, move forward, or take a risk for fear of failure?

Join me in this episode of the Success Through Failure podcast as I chat with Thomas Curran, the man behind "The Perfection Trap" and a world-renowned expert on perfectionism. He's here to reveal how trying to achieve flawlessness in our everyday lives actually prevents us from achieving what we’re truly capable of… like an endless chase of success's shadow!

We’ll explore how you can reframe your relationship with failure, embrace your inner imperfections, and utilize self-compassion as part of your toolset for success. Many well-known, high-achieving personalities— like Steve Jobs, Taylor Swift, and then some— don’t live perfect lives. So why should you?

Listen to today’s conversation and learn how to happily thrive in your life by focusing on progress, not perfection!

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

 

 

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