"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi
On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis unpacks the dangers of perfectionism, illustrating the importance of focusing on habits, routines, and processes instead of comparing outcomes. You should still have big big dreams and set ambitious goals, but be patient in ... Show More
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Why 63% of Young Men Have Stopped Trying | Scott Galloway
<p>Scott Galloway doesn't hold back about the crisis facing young men today. Four times more likely to die by suicide, three times more likely to be addicted or homeless, 12 times more likely to be incarcerated. While women's ascent has been remarkable and necessary, society stop ... Show More
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Former Secret Service Agent Reveals How to Read Anyone
<p>Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras spent over 12 years protecting Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton while mastering the art of reading people under life or death pressure. Her insight into human behavior goes beyond what most of us will ever need, but the principles ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2024
The Science Of Overcoming Perfectionism | Thomas Curran
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Whilst striving for perfection mig ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2021
749 - The Truth About Perfectionism
Get this episode ad-free when you join TLBC+ today: https://tlbc.co/join In this episode, I share the truth about perfectionism. Get excited, because this is Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Welcome to another episode of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes where I share research-backed strategies yo ... Show More
16m 5s
Aug 2021
199. Greatest Hits Vol. 9 Perfectionism & Achieving Impossible Goals
<p>Are you waiting until next year to pursue a big, audacious goal? New Year’s Resolutions are like catnip to perfectionists, but in this episode, I’ll walk you through how to achieve a goal at ANY time, of ANY size, without using it against yourself. Tune into this episode to le ... Show More
33m 24s
Feb 2021
171. Greatest Hits Vol 1. Perfectionist Fantasies + Tomorrow Thinking
<p>Do you believe that if you just got that new job title, got married, or achieved any other fill-in-the-blank-accomplishment, you’d be happy and confident? And then do you create unrealistic plans to achieve that goal and abandon them entirely when you inevitably stumble in the ... Show More
33m 24s
Jan 2024
#467 The Goal of Life (Embracing the Journey of Self-Improvement)
<p class="MsoNormal">The Goal of Life (Embracing the Journey of Self-Improvement)</p> <p><strong>The Elusive Goal of Life</strong></p> <p>The question of life's purpose has haunted humanity for millennia. Philosophers, theologians, and everyday people have pondered its meaning, o ... Show More
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