When Perfect Isn't Good Enough by Martin M. Antony PhD & Richard P. Swinson MD Summary
Overview of When Perfect Isn't Good Enough
Escape perfectionism's grip with this scientifically-backed guide from mental health experts Antony and Swinson. Used by therapists worldwide, it reveals how the pursuit of flawlessness silently sabotages your happiness. Could your high standards actually be your biggest obstacle to success?
Similar books to When Perfect Isn't Good Enough
Sinta o livro através da voz do autor
Transforme conhecimento em insights envolventes e ricos em exemplos
Capture ideias-chave em um instante para aprendizado rápido
Aproveite o livro de uma forma divertida e envolvente
Principais Lições
The Prison of Perfection: When High Standards Become Harmful
Perfectionism isn't simply having high standards-it's having standards that are unrealistically high and impossible to attain. While striving for excellence often enhances performance, perfectionism paradoxically impairs it. Perfectionists "measure their own worth entirely in terms of productivity and accomplishment," creating a perpetual treadmill of achievement without satisfaction. Modern psychology recognizes different types: self-oriented perfectionism (imposing impossible standards on yourself), other-oriented perfectionism (demanding perfection from others), and socially prescribed perfectionism (believing others expect perfection from you). Each carries its own psychological burden-depression, damaged relationships, and intense social anxiety respectively. The crucial difference between healthy high standards and harmful perfectionism hinges on whether standards are excessive (can they actually be met?), accurate (must they be met?), beneficial (do they help more than harm?), and flexible (can they be adjusted when needed?). Consider someone with OCD washing hands hundreds of times daily based on perfectionistic contamination beliefs, causing physical harm and disrupting daily functioning. Or an artist repeatedly destroying nearly-finished works due to minor perceived flaws. Why do we develop these patterns? While genetics influences traits like conscientiousness, learning experiences significantly shape perfectionism through reward, punishment (especially criticism for minor mistakes), modeling (observing family members), and cultural messages equating success with perfection.
When Excellence Becomes Exhausting: Perfectionism's Daily Toll
The Perfectionistic Mind: How Thoughts Drive the Cycle
The Behavioral Traps: How Perfectionism Maintains Itself
Breaking Free: Strategies to Overcome Perfectionism
Embracing Imperfection: The Path to Freedom
The Courage to Be Imperfect: Your New Beginning
Modo Resumo Rápido - Leia ou ouça o resumo de When Perfect Isn't Good Enough em 9 minutos
Divida as ideias-chave de When Perfect Isn't Good Enough em pontos fáceis de entender para compreender como equipes inovadoras criam, colaboram e crescem.
Modo Cartão Flash - Top 6 Insights de When Perfect Isn't Good Enough em Resumo
Destile When Perfect Isn't Good Enough em dicas de memória rápidas que destacam os princípios-chave de franqueza, trabalho em equipe e resiliência criativa.
Modo Divertido - Lições de When Perfect Isn't Good Enough Contadas em Histórias de 22 Min
Experimente When Perfect Isn't Good Enough através de narrativas vívidas que transformam lições de inovação em momentos que você lembrará e aplicará.
Modo Personalizar - Leia ou ouça o resumo de When Perfect Isn't Good Enough em 0 minutos
Pergunte qualquer coisa, escolha a voz e co-crie insights que realmente ressoem com você.
Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Obtenha o resumo de When Perfect Isn't Good Enough como PDF ou EPUB gratuito. Imprima ou leia offline a qualquer momento.