Avoid The Perfection Trap | Thomas Curran

Most people think persuasion is about having the best argument. It’s not. AJ and Johnny sit down with former speechwriter Josh Bandoch to break down why we feel before we reason — and why logic alone fails to move people. From emotional intelligence and storytelling to identifyin ...  Show more

Most people think resilience shows up in the moment. It doesn’t. AJ and Johnny break down why resilience is a system — not a personality trait — and how top performers decide their responses before pressure hits. Instead of reacting emotionally, they use simple “if-then” plans, e ...  Show more

Perfectionism takes a serious toll on your mental health and well-being. It's often driven by the fear of not being good enough and involves a desire to get validation from others. It often leads to anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Fortunately, there are some things that can ...  Show more

Get this episode ad-free when you join TLBC+ today: https://tlbc.co/join In this episode, I share the truth about perfectionism. Get excited, because this is Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Welcome to another episode of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes where I share research-backed strategies yo ...  Show more

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Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.

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Join me on Substack HERE. Do you struggle with perfectionism? Do you understand the science around it? Are you more of a socially prescribed perfectionist or a self oriented perfectionist? What does that even mean? In this episode with Professor of Psychology at the London School ...  Show more