Why top performers embrace imperfection and celebrate victories.\n\nWe dig into the show archives to uncover the timeless topic of perfectionism.\n\nHedonic adaption is a major reason we aren't as happy as we should be and relentlessly pursue the next thing without taking time to even reflect on the happiness we are seeking.\n\nLessons from the episode:\n\nBalancing perfect with good enough\n\nWhen our work is better than we think it is\n\nWhy we aren't as happy as we deserve\n\nThe importance Recognising achievements\n\nBuilding more sustainable happiness\n\n\nWhen we ask ourselves why are we unhappy we often seek more things to solve our problems and jump onto the next things as quickly as possible. However, a big part of our unhappiness is this exact habit to relentlessly move on that we can't even experience joy when we do achieve something. \n\nThis episode will help ground you in reality.\n\n\nSponsors:\nManScaped: Men's grooming at its best.\n20% Off + Free Shipping - code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth\n\nShortForm: Summaries of the world's best books.\nFree trial + 20% off - code 'PSYCHOLOGY' - ShortForm.com/Psychology\n\nSleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality.\n20% discount - code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk\n\n\nMeet Sam\n\nFree Call - Schedule Link\n\n\nGrowth Mindset Psychology:\nSam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.\n\n\nWatch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)\n\n\n\nWebsite - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com\n\n\n\nInsta - SamJam.zen\n\n\n\nNewsletter - Expansive Thinking\n\n\n\nNewsletter examples\n\nWhen and What to Celebrate\n\nIs your work better than you think it is?\n\n\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to perfectionism and Celebrating Our Wins\n03:09 Celebrating Successes\n04:17 Perfectionism and Letting Go\n06:41 The Concept of Bundling in Business\n08:46 The Importance of Celebrating Achievements\n10:17 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship\n11:28 Prioritizing Celebrations for long-term success\n14:21 Personal Achievement: Running an Ultra Marathon\n17:40 Recognizing Your Own Successes that pass us by\n18:54 Reflecting on 200 Episodes\n20:51 Future Plans and New Projects\n22:51 Conclusion and Call to Action\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices