The Perfection Trap

Thomas Curran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. Perfectionism is his primary area of expertise. He has written for the Harvard Business Review and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian Telegraph and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018 he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'. Even if you don't think of yourself as a perfectionist this remarkable book will illuminate some insidious effects of perfectionism in your life as well as in society . . . Research-based wise and practical <i>The Perfection Trap </i>is a must-read A powerful poignant book on the impossibly high expectations that stand in the way of happiness health and success. Thomas Curran is the world's leading expert on perfectionism and he's written the definitive book on why it's rising how it wreaks havoc on our lives and what we can do to stop it. <b>If you've ever found yourself fearing failure ruminating about mistakes or just feeling that you aren't good enough this is a must read.</b> This book will transform how you think about success. It is a must-read for anyone interested in living meaningfully and achieving lasting happiness A hopeful beacon and a steady path for anyone struggling to find their footing in a world of impossible standards A beautiful reflective and rigorous exploration of the causes and consequences of perfectionism. Curran doesn't shy away from analyzing either the psycho-spiritual or the political cultural and economic sources of this malaise yielding <b>a fascinating and panoramic analysis of perfectionism in modern capitalist societies</b> <i>The Perfection Trap</i> makes a stirring and delightful case for getting over our culture's 'favorite flaw.' Paradoxically perfectionism is keeping us from being so much better. <b>Thomas Curran is an accomplished scientist whose knack for empathetic storytelling is on display </b>as he reveals the human beings - including himself - behind the statistics on perfectionism anxiety and the insecurity built into our economic and social systems. <b>This book gives me hope</b> that you I all of us can let go of the impossible ideals that frustrate so many lives <p><b>'Thomas Curran is the world's leading expert on perfectionism and he's written the definitive book on why it's rising how it wreaks havoc on our lives and what we can do to stop it. If you've ever found yourself fearing failure ruminating about mistakes or just feeling that you aren't good enough this is a must read' </b>Adam Grant<br><br><b>'A fascinating and panoramic analysis of perfectionism in modern capitalist societies'</b> Grace Blakeley<br><br>Today burnout and depression are at record levels driven by a combination of intense workplace competition the comparative world of social media the quest for elite credentials and helicopter parenting. Society continually broadcasts the need to want more and that we have to be perfect to get it. Why is this a trap and how can we escape it?<br><br>Gathering a wide range of contemporary evidence acclaimed professor at the London School of Economics Thomas Curran calls for both a mindset shift and broader societal change. He explores the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from performance to social and financial inequality and shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect - and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection.<br><br>If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the soul-crushing need to compete for more or to be the best <i>The Perfection Trap</i> is for you. Learn to prioritise what's important meet the world where it is and strive for purpose instead of more by embracing the power of 'good enough' in your life.</p>