Unlearning Perfectionism: A Path To Self-Acceptance

Welcome to "Unlearning Perfectionism," a transformative three-lesson course designed to liberate you from the paralyzing grip of perfectionism and set you on a path toward personal and professional excellence. The course kicks off with a discussion on the value of failure, where we challenge societal stigmas against failure and draw from the wisdom of Tal Ben-Shahar and Abraham Maslow to show how setbacks are not only inevitable but also instrumental in personal growth. The second lesson, "The Pitfalls of Perfectionism" dives deep into the detrimental effects of perfectionism on various facets of life, offering a more balanced approach rooted in striving for excellence, inspired by figures like Stanley Kubrick. Our final lesson presents five actionable philosophies, drawing from the wisdom of Pablo Picasso and psychology studies, to reframe your mindset toward effort, creativity, and resilience. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the tools to shake off perfectionism, understand the value of failure, and forge your unique path towards a fulfilling life of excellence and self-acceptance.

Lección 1: Learn To Fail

In today's lesson, "Learn to Fail," we delve into the paralyzing effects of perfectionism across various aspects of life—from diets to personal relationships to career goals. Drawing on wisdom from experts like Sam Harris, Tal Ben-Shahar, and Abraham Maslow, we challenge societal beliefs that demonize failure and inhibit risk-taking. We'll explore how failure is not just a natural part of life, but a vital stepping stone to success, inviting you to share a personal experience where a setback led to invaluable learning. Welcome to Day 1 of your journey towards unlearning perfectionism and embracing self-acceptance.

Lección 2: The Pitfalls Of Perfectionism

Winston Churchill once quipped, "Nothing but perfection may be spelled paralysis," and that encapsulates today's discussion. We unravel the damaging impacts of perfectionism, which seep into not just our work but also our health, relationships, and self-esteem. Taking a page from Stanley Kubrick's relentless perfectionism, which often came at great emotional and temporal costs, we propose a more sustainable alternative: striving for excellence. In a world that often confuses the pursuit of excellence with perfectionism, this lesson provides a nuanced look into why one leads to growth and the other to stagnation. Learn to discern between being "perfectly perfect" and "perfectly excellent," and understand that the path to true fulfillment lies not in flawless execution, but in embracing our humanity, vulnerabilities, and imperfections. Stay tuned for Lesson 3, where we delve into actionable techniques to shift from perfectionism to excellence.

Lección 3: 5 Thinking Tools To Unlock Excellence

This lesson uncovers five powerful philosophies to transform your approach to achievement and move you closer to embracing excellence. These mindsets cover a spectrum of principles from valuing effort over outcomes to creating your own process for success. In this lesson, you'll discover how the expectations we are raised with can become our own worst enemy, learn why Pablo Picasso said a two-minute sketch took him over 80 years to create, and explore the psychology of perseverance and resilience. By the end of this lesson, you will have the tools to liberate yourself from the confines of perfectionism and chart your unique path towards personal and professional excellence.

Reviews

Contrary to what society has told us… this is the way the a more fulfilling life

So many tools provided to overcome perfectionism. Looking forward to overcoming the destructive way of life …. Will report back. Much Gratitude.🙏
Appreciate the quotes provided along the way.

I’d love to see more on this. I hope you consider making additional lessons. Thanks!

I truly appreciate your wisdom. I find your contents to always be excellent and succinct with great quotes and practical examples.

Many thanks 🙏🏾

Thank you for these very wise words!

Great and succinct information. Thank you.

Very interesting concepts to approach art and life!

Thank you Jon I like this course. Even though I am not perfectionists I did learn some things. 👏🍀🙏🏻

Brilliant! ✨️

Very insightful and thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing.

I’m leting go of the desire to write a purfect coment 😜Seriously though, a great course 👍

Excellent

I love Jon’s courses. his distillation of ideas, examples, always something new for me in what I might think is old territory at the outset. This is no exception, valuable along with being a fun listen!

As someone starting a second career at the age of 40, I have come up against a wall of desire - I want to be ahead of where I should reasonably expect to be based on my experience. It’s a Friday and I’ve had a full week of work. I left feeling demoralized. Listening to this course, I feel renewed. Thank you.

Great course. Lots of good advice and exercises to help to see your journey in a positive light

Excellent. I especially appreciated lesson 3..appreciate the effort over outcome. I will listen again to absorb fully all the quotes and wisdom...diolch Jon 🙏