'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 'A fascinating and panoramic analysis of
perfectionism in modern capitalist societies' Grace Blakeley Today burnout and depression are
at record levels driven by a combination of intense workplace competition the comparative
world of social media the quest for elite credentials and helicopter parenting. Society
continually broadcasts the need to want more and that we have to be perfect to get it. Why is
this a trap and how can we escape it? Gathering a wide range of contemporary evidence
acclaimed professor at the London School of Economics Thomas Curran calls for both a mindset
shift and broader societal change. He explores the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on
everything from performance to social and financial inequality and shows what we can do as
individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect - and how we can create a culture
that celebrates the joys of imperfection. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the soul-crushing
need to compete for more or to be the best The Perfection Trap is for you. Learn to prioritise
what's important meet the world where it is and strive for purpose instead of more by
embracing the power of 'good enough' in your life.
