Perfection Trap Power Good Enough World That

ONE OF BLOOMBERGS BEST BOOKS OF 2023Thomas Curran is the worlds leading expert on perfectionism, and hes written the definitive book on why its rising, how it wreaks havoc on our lives, and what we can do to stop it. If youve ever found yourself fearing failure, ruminating about mistakes, or just feeling that you arent good enough, this is a must read Adam GrantA fascinating and panoramic analysis of perfectionism in modern capitalist societies Grace BlakeleyToday, burnout and depression are at record levels, driven by a combination of intense workplace competition, the comparative world of social media, the quest for elite credentials, and helicopter parenting. Society continually broadcasts the need to want more, and that we have to be perfect to get it. Why is this a trap, and how can we escape it?Gathering a wide range of contemporary evidence, acclaimed professor at the London School of Economics Thomas Curran calls for both a mindset shift and broader, societal change. He explores the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from performance to social and financial inequality, and shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modernday pressure to be perfect and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection. If youve ever felt overwhelmed by the soulcrushing need to compete for more or to be the best, The Perfection Trap is for you. Learn to prioritise whats important, meet the world where it is and strive for purpose instead of... | Thomas Curran The Perfection Trap : The Power Of Good Enough In A World That