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Mar 7, 2026 12 min

Boundaries and Perfectionism

from The Drive with Josh Downs Hosted by Josh Downs

Perfectionism may look like ambition—but beneath the surface, it often hides shame, anxiety, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of The Drive, Josh dives into the growing problem of perfectionism and how the constant pursuit of being flawless can damage our mental health, relationships, and self-worth. Through powerful research, real-life stories, and spiritual insights, this episode explores why perfectionism is less about high standards and more about fear of failure—and how learning to embrace imperfection actually leads to greater growth and happiness. Failure isn’t the opposite of success. It’s the path that leads to it. Daily devotionals and episode topics: https://joshdowns.com/daily-devotionals Weekly gospel-based lessons for teens: https://joshdowns.com/come-follow-me-for-teens

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