EP #267 The Real Problems with Perfectionism

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Written By Robert DePasquale

You CAN’T be perfect.

Only your effort can be.

There is a problem with how we look at perfectionism these days. We say it’s a terrible thing and most will try to run from it - even ignore it.

That’s a bad approach. I wouldn’t say you can embrace it but you have to use it’s emotion for good.

In this episode, I’m breaking down you and your team’s work so you can identify what can actually be perfect (yes, some things, can) and what can’t be. Know these things and you’ll have a whole different perspective on how to design expectations for a high performing team.

Great people are attracted to great environments. This is how you lay the foundation.

Have a perfect (almost) week. 😀

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What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:

  • The 2 major results of perfectionism

  • The importance of a personal and specific definition of success

  • How perfectionism is impossible

  • A story about elevation and impossiblity

  • An example of high level coaching and perfection

  • The importance of clarity

  • How results are uncontrollable

  • About the curve of excellence

  • What consistency in excellence really means

  • A note about energy and belief

  • How to find the best fulfillment

  • How fear of failure is easy to understand

  • How fear of perfection is not easy to understand

Quotes Worth Sharing:

  • “Let’s excel at excellence.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “You really stunk to be honest with you.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “You got to have a definition of success that is specific to you.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Success is one thing but excellence is another.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Perfect practice makes perfect.” - Bob DePasquale quoting Vince Lombardi

  • “The only thing that can be perfect is your level of effort.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Trying really hard is something that everyone can do.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “People want to be a part of something great.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “There’s a lot of people…who can do excellence on occasion.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “You’ve got to believe that excellence is expected.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Be 100% clear that you’re shooting for excelling at excellence.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Everyone has failed before.” - Bob DePasquale

  • “Fear is a liar but not a fake.” - Bob DePasquale

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