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Podcast: Alive and Free
Episode: Chasing Perfection
Description: Society has conditioned you to chase perfection since we were kids. Your parents praised you if you did your homework. And scolded you if you didn't eat your veggies. This idea tricks you into believing your worth as a person is tied to your actions. You feel invisible when you win. And like an utter loser when you make a mistake. But nothing sacrifices your happiness and joy more than chasing perfection. And it's not even tied to reality — your worth as a person has nothing to do with how smart, skilled, or perfect you are. ...