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Perfect Doesn’t Exist, So Why Are We Chasing It?
Perfectionism can look productive on the surface (high standards, attention to detail, ambition) but what happens when the pursuit of “perfect” starts fueling anxiety, burnout, and impossible expectations?
In this episode, Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood unpack the psychology of perfectionism, how hustle culture and social media intensified it, and how to go after your own growth and happiness.
They explore:
perfectionism at work
burnout and anxiety
social media comparison
leadership pressure
AI and human authenticity
redefining success and growth
If you’ve ever felt like nothing you do is…
The skinny
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