Overcoming Perfectionism

• Why Perfectionism Isn’t Perfect — and How to Overcome It

  • It’s the effort we put in that makes us good, not perfectionism
  • Perfectionism DOES drive efforts — but it’s a BAD driver
  • Perfectionism is fear of rejection deep down inside. If we don’t make mistakes, no one can judge or criticize on us.
  • Setting clear goals for ourselves.

• Perfectionism holds us back. Here’s why | Charly Haversat | TED Institute

  • Nirvana Fallacy
  • “Perfect is the enemy of the good” — Voltaire
  • Goldman experiment - A drug that will guarantee you a gold medal but kills you in 5 years. Half of the athletes choose to take it.