Why Being Perfect Makes Us Weak — Alyson and Tripp Lanier

About this episode

Alyson and Tripp Lanier discuss the pressures of perfectionism and its impact on personal fulfillment.

Whether it’s your looks, your job, or whatever — do you feel a lot of pressure to get it right? Do you ever beat the hell out of yourself for making a mistake? And if we all know that no one’s perfect, then why do so many of us think we should be? Today Alyson and I dig into perfectionism: how we get wired for it, why we let it abuse us, and why striving to get it right makes it harder for us to have what we truly want in life. https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2026/01/perfectionism-makes-us-weak COACHING → To learn more about coaching with Tripp Lanier visit https://TrippLanier.com → To learn more about working with Alyson Lanier visit https://AlysonLanier.com BOOK → We live in a world with more possibilities than ever before. So why do most men settle for lackluster, cookie-cutter lives that leave them feeling stuck, drained, and uninspired? “This Book Will Make You Dangerous” is a guide for the rare, few men who refuse to sleepwalk through life. → Visit https://TrippLanier.com/book

People in this episode

Host: Tripp Lanier

Guest: Alyson Lanier

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• self-criticism
• personal growth
• mental health
• life goals

Keywords

• perfectionism
• self-improvement
• mental health
• personal growth
• life goals

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