The Perfection Trap
The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
1 June 2023
Summary
A groundbreaking and honest examination of the recent rise in perfectionism, which asks how we got here, how we can cope, and ultimately, how we might get out.
In an age of optimisation and efficiency, where our productivity is valued above all else, the quest for limitless perfectionism has many subscribers. Perfectionism in young people has been increasing at an alarming rate. In 1989, just nine percent of young people reported levels of socially prescribed perfectionism; by 2017, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847943842 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1847943845 |
| Author: | Thomas Curran |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Cornerstone Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 503g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 160mm x 28mm |
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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, The Perfection Trap is a must-read – Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard Business School and author of RIGHT KIND OF WRONG
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. 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. – Adam Grant, bestselling author of THINK AGAIN
This book will transform how you think about success. It is a must-read for anyone interested in living meaningfully and achieving lasting happiness – Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes, creators of HIGH PERFORMANCE
A hopeful beacon and a steady path for anyone struggling to find their footing in a world of impossible standards – Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE and THE POWER OF REGRET
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 a fascinating and panoramic analysis of perfectionism in modern capitalist societies – Grace Blakeley, author of STOLEN
About The Author
Thomas Curran
Thomas Curran is an Assistant 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 and Telegraph. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled ‘Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse’.
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