This podcast episode explores the differences between healthy strivers and perfectionists. It discusses the detrimental effects of perfectionism on performance and emphasizes the importance of adopting a growth mindset, embracing failure, and learning from mistakes. Setting reasonable standards and balancing effort and output are key strategies for overcoming perfectionism. The episode also highlights the benefits of embracing discomfort, sketching out goals instead of setting rigid ones, and adopting NICE goals (near-term, input-based, controllable, and energizing) to make the process enjoyable and manageable.
