Podcast Hack
The Science of Overcoming PerfectionismBy Ten Percent Happier , Dan Harris, Thomas Curran

In a Nutshell

On this May 2024 episode of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, host Dan Harris interviews psychologist Thomas Curran about the detrimental impact of perfectionism and how to stop the cycle.

Favorite Quote

Perfectionism has become one of the very few socially acceptable vices. You can brag, or humble brag, about how you struggle with perfectionism, but it's one of those things that's not embarrassing, and is almost like a badge of honor.

Dan Harris

Introduction

'Perfectionism' might be the only acceptable answer to the classic job interview question, 'What's your greatest weakness?', but this trait might be more detrimental than we realize.

Perfectionism can lead to burnout and mental health issues. This is why it's important to build self-compassion and become less self-critical.

In this episode of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, host Dan Harris and psychologist Thomas Curran discuss the roots of perfectionism, how it impacts mental health, and how to overcome it.

Thomas Curran is a professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap.

Harris is a journalist, author, and speaker. The Ten Perfect Happier podcast covers a variety of mental health and wellness topics.

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