Perfect Is the Enemy

This episode marks the end of a show that’s meant so much to us. Amy Bernstein and Amy Gallo say goodbye, answer two last Ask the Amys questions, and reminisce with founding producer Amanda Kersey. HBR’s Maureen Hoch, who came up with the original idea for the podcast, joins to s ...  Show more

What if your boss turns against you the minute you ask for a promotion? Or you struggle with strategic thinking and keep getting feedback that you’re “too in the weeds”? Or the person dragging down your team is doing just enough to stay out of trouble? The Amys give advice for de ...  Show more

Perfection is the enemy of success.  

Today, we are confronting a trait often disguised as a virtue, a relentless driver that can fuel both great success and profound suffering: perfectionism.

In a culture that celebrates flawlessness and high achievement, perfectionism is often worn as a badge of honor. "I' ...

One of the biggest challenges in today’s world is avoiding being a perfectionist. Have you ever felt people around you expect a lot of results and minimal failures from you? If you do, then listen now, because Dan Lok shares with you how to set high standards without being a perf ...  Show more

“You have this false perception that perfectionism is good for your work, but realistically it’s actually harming your work in the long term” 💅🏼 In this week's solo ep, we're talking all about perfectionism - in work, relationships and life in general, with the aim to reframe o ...  Show more