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Being perfect is often seen as a worthy goal. However, a psychology professor says trying to be perfect is an unhealthy way for people to mask their flaws rather than accepting them. In this interview, the professor discusses his own desires to be perfect when he was younger and the root causes of perfectionism - a trend that is intensifying in America. Listen to find out how perfectionism can hold people back and what can be done to overcome it.
Story Length: 6:36
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08/08/2023
https://app.listenwise.com/students/events/2579-perfectionism-can-hold-us-back
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