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What podcasts say about Perfectionism
Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.
What experts have said about Perfectionism
6 statements · 1 positive · 4 negative · 1 mixed
Perfectionism is avoidance, not a pursuit of quality.
“Perfectionism is a trap every time. Perfectionism has nothing to do with quality.”
Open the episode · The Quitting Expert: Sunk Costs Are Keeping You TRAPPED, Quit Before AI Comes! | Seth GodinListen at 1:28:56
Perfectionism is unrelated to quality and functions as a trap.
“Perfectionism is a trap every time. Perfectionism has nothing to do with quality.”
Open the episode · The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth GodinListen at 1:28:57
Perfectionism undermines writers by functioning as an oppressive inner voice.
“perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, it's the voice of the enemy.”
Open the episode · #878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreListen at 10:04
People should pursue perfection despite reality falling short.
“So go for perfection. Reality always comes in under it.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!Listen at 11:55
Pursuing perfection yields more value than settling for adequacy.
“you got so much more out of it because you went for perfection.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!Listen at 12:50
Raising standards can make perceived shortcomings persist despite progress.
“your standards continually outstrip your ability to deliver them”
Open the episode · #1083 - Michael Smoak - 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious PeopleListen at 3:19
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