In Conversation With Ershad & Marco - Episode 5 of - The drive that never rests - perfectionism, burnout , and the price we pay for approval

Perfectionism rarely announces itself as a problem. It shows up as ambition. Discipline. High standards.And then—quietly—it never lets you rest.In Episode 5 of In Conversation With Ershad & Marco — where coaching meets real life, we explore the drive that never rests and why perfect is always a moving target. We talk about how chasing flawlessness can keep us productive yet perpetually dissatisfied, accomplished yet internally exhausted.This conversation unpacks:•⁠  ⁠how perfectionism disguises itself as excellence •⁠  ⁠why “doing better” still doesn’t feel like enough•⁠  ⁠the hidden link between approval, burnout, and self-worth•⁠  ⁠and how to ease the inner pressure without losing your edgeThis isn’t about lowering standards or giving up on growth.It’s about learning when effort turns into self-punishment—and how to choose progress that’s sustainable, human, and kind.If you’ve ever felt proud of your achievements but strangely unable to enjoy them…If rest feels earned only after exhaustion…If perfect keeps moving just out of reach…This episode is for you.Watch. Reflect. Join the conversation. Because growth shouldn’t cost you your breath.You can find Marco on LinkedIn. http://linkedin.com/in/marcostephano. To book a discovery call, direct message, wa.me/447703193733, or [email protected] can find Ershad Alamgir on his website at https://bit.ly/KWYA. You can also find him on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Podcast and follow him on his Substack under @knowingwhoyouareCopyright 2026 by KnowingYouWhoAre