Thomas Curran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. Perfectionism is his primary area of expertise. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, and Ariana Huffington's 'Thrive Global' campaign. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk entitled 'Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse'.
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 . . .
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*
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*
This book will transform how you think about success. 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 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*
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*
Almost every page spoke to me directly . . . I loved it
*Joe Wilkinson*
A manifesto damning our economic system for creating and
maintaining a warped set of values that drive perfectionism . . .
I’ve always had a vague sense of these forces, but I’ve never seen
this theory laid out so succinctly . . . As an explanation of how
the destructive illusion of perfectionism arises and as a critique
of the economy that creates it, this is an important book
*Wall Street Journal*
The Perfection Trap makes a stirring and delightful case for
getting over our culture's 'favorite flaw.' Paradoxically,
perfectionism is keeping us from being so much better. Thomas
Curran is an accomplished scientist whose knack for empathetic
storytelling is on display as he reveals the human beings -
including himself - behind the statistics on perfectionism,
anxiety, and the insecurity built into our economic and social
systems. This book gives me hope that you, I, all of us can let go
of the impossible ideals that frustrate so many lives
*Jonathan Malesic, author of THE END OF BURNOUT*
An amazing piece of work
*Gwyneth Paltrow*
An enjoyable read
*Steve Levitt, author of FREAKONOMICS*
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