Escaping Perfectionism with Thomas Curran
b'Thomas Curran is a Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics. His first book, The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, charts the recent rise in perfectionism among young people, exposes the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from work performance to relationships and argues for a \\u201cgood enough\\u201d approach to work that prioritizes sustainability over growth.\\nOn this episode of Everyday Better, Thomas joins Leah to talk about where perfectionism comes from, why it\\u2019s so harmful and how to break free from the internal and external pressures we feel to be perfect. They also take a critical look at the \\u201cgrowth mindset\\u201d and reflect on their own journeys towards overcoming perfectionism in their professional and personal lives.\\nFollow Leah Smart on LinkedIn.\\nFollow Thomas Curran on LinkedIn.\\nFor more on perfectionism, check out Thomas\\u2019s book The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough.\\nSign up for Leah\\u2019s weekly newsletter to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day.'