Better Than Happy

550. The Problem with Straight A's


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Is getting straight A's actually preparing you for a successful, fulfilling life… or could it be quietly working against you?

For many of us, being the "good student" became part of our identity early on, shaping how we measure success, effort, and even our worth. But what happens when life no longer hands you a clear rubric, a step-by-step roadmap, or external validation for doing things "right"?

Join me this week as I explore why straight A's aren't always the advantage we think they are. I unpack how perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, and reliance on external validation can actually make growth harder later in life, and why real life requires nuance, trial and error, and the ability to tolerate being "good enough" in some areas so you can go all in on what truly matters.

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Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/550

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