Breaking Up with Perfectionism

Published: May 3, 2022, 4 a.m.

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Perfectionism is on the rise\\u2013and not just in job interviews when people claim it\\u2019s their greatest weakness. But the desire to be flawless is not always productive\\u2014or healthy. As a recovering perfectionist, Adam dives into how he managed to abandon the quest for 10s while holding onto his drive for excellence. For the full text transcript, visit\\xa0go.ted.com/WL45

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