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Mar 2025
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is perfectionism ruining your life? | ep...

Ro Mitchell and Jaycie Fry
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Does the fear of failure stop you from trying new things? Do you abandon projects because they don't meet your impossibly high standards? Are you constantly putting things off until the time is 'just right'?


In this episode, Ro and Jaycie explore how the pursuit of perfection might actually be sabotaging your happiness, productivity, and mental health. They dive into the psychology behind perfectionism and share their personal strategies to break free the 'perfection paralysis.


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