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The High Cost Of Being "Flawless"

Name: The High Cost Of Being "Flawless"
Uploaded: 2026-02-13T21:23:00.218Z
Duration: 4 min 35 s
Channel: Spencer Sherman
Description: We often treat perfectionism as a "humble-brag" weakness—the kind of thing people say in job interviews to sound impressive. But in my years managing both wealth and people, I’ve seen that perfectionism isn’t a badge of honor. It’s often a liability.

by Spencer Sherman

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We often treat perfectionism as a "humble-brag" weakness—the kind of thing people say in job interviews to sound impressive. But in my years managing both wealth and people, I’ve seen that perfectionism isn’t a badge of honor. It’s often a liability.

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Meet your Teacher

Spencer Sherman

101 S Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472, USA

Meet your Teacher

Spencer Sherman

101 S Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472, USA

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