Perfection is Overrated: Focus on Forward Progress

Today I'm talking all things perfectionism.The problem with perfectionism, the characteristics of perfectionism, and the three types of perfectionism. (Who even knew there were three?)But we don't stop there, we talk about the upside of perfectionism as well.The problem:it's portrayed as both a strength, AND a weakness, which is confusingno one and nothing can be perfectimpossible to attaincan cause stress, anxiety, and depression5 Types of PerfectionismUnrealistic or Impossible StandardsBeing Extremely Critical Towards Oneself and OthersFocusing Only on ResultsFear of FailureAll-or-Nothing ThinkingThe Three Types of PerfectionismSocially Prescribed PerfectionismOther-Oriented PerfectionismSelf-Oriented PerfectionismThe Upside of PerfectionismBig Dreams and DriveA Desire for ExcellenceDedicationExtra Attention to DetailsA Refusal to Accept FailureMentioned in this episode:Empowering Forward Momentum men's communityJoin the online community where guys come together to find purpose, fulfill their God given potential, and reach the NEXTLevel of growth and impact in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives.Empowering Forward Momentum online community for driven men