About this episode

Dave and Greg discuss the negative impacts of perfectionism on personal growth and goal achievement.

While the idea of being perfect seems like a positive, for many, perfectionism hinders them from achieving goals or personal growth. Join Dave and Greg as they dig in on the downside of the persistent drive to be perfect.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Greg

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• personal growth
• goal achievement
• mental health
• self-improvement

Keywords

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

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