The Perfection Trap

The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More

Thomas Curran

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Cornerstone Press
04 July 2023

Cultural studies; Social, group or collective psychology; The self, ego, identity, personality; Popular psychology

A groundbreaking and honest examination of the recent rise in perfectionism, which asks how we got here, how we can cope and, ultimately, how we might get out.

In an age of optimisation and efficiency, where our productivity is valued above all else, the quest for limitless perfectionism has many subscribers.

Perfectionism in young people has been increasing at an alarming rate. In 1989, just nine percent of young people reported levels of socially prescribed perfectionism, by 2017, this doubled to eighteen. By 2050, this percentage is projected to reach a sobering thirty-three percent.

Against this backdrop of rising perfectionism, we are seeing more mental illness that ever before. Emerging from the rubble is a whole generation who appear to have it all, but in reality are struggling under the weight of their relentless work ethics.

Let Go is an attempt to make sense of these remarkable times, offering much-needed answers, as well as practical tools to finally let go of perfectionism for good. Its message is radical and simple - asking us to view our afflictions not as personal defects, as society has taught, but rather as defects of something much broader- the dominant cultural frames of a world demanding uncompromising perfection.

Grounded in over a decade of research, this timely and crucial book will dramatically change the way we see perfectionists - and crucially, how perfectionists see themselves.

By: Thomas Curran
Imprint: Cornerstone Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781847943859
ISBN 10: 1847943853
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 04 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas Curran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Wall Street Journal, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'.

Reviews for The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More

A powerful, poignant book on the impossibly high expectations that stand in the way of happiness, health, and success. Thomas Curran is the world's leading expert on perfectionism, and he's written the definitive book on why it's rising, how it wreaks havoc on our lives, and what we can do to stop it. If you've ever found yourself fearing failure, ruminating about mistakes, or just feeling that you aren't good enough, this is a must read. -- Adam Grant, bestselling author of THINK AGAIN Even if you don't think of yourself as a perfectionist, this remarkable book will illuminate some insidious effects of perfectionism in your life, as well as in society writ large. Fortunately, Thomas Curran offers a way out, a way to increase our fulfillment and joy by learning how to embrace the power of good enough . Research-based, wise, and practical,?The Perfection Trap is a must-read -- Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard Business School and author of RIGHT KIND OF WRONG Packed with vivid and thought-provoking case studies, this book will transform how you think about success. It reveals how perfectionism has come to plague all our lives - and what we should do in response. It is a must-read for anyone interested in living meaningfully and achieving lasting happiness -- Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes, creators of HIGH PERFORMANCE A beautiful, reflective and rigorous exploration of the causes and consequences of perfectionism. Curran doesn't shy away from analyzing either the psycho-spiritual, or the political, cultural and economic, sources of this malaise, yielding a fascinating and panoramic analysis of perfectionism in modern capitalist societies -- Grace Blakeley, author of STOLEN In this timely and bracing book, Thomas Curran has revealed a danger that often masquerades as a virtue: our desire to be perfect. He shows that perfectionism corrodes our well-being rather than improves our performance-that it is the very opposite of resilience, flow, and genuine excellence. The Perfection Trap offers a hopeful beacon and a steady path for anyone struggling to find their footing in a world of impossible standards -- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE and THE POWER OF REGRET