Welcome back to the podcast. 

In our current world, burnout and depression have skyrocketed to new heights. This isn't just happening out of thin air; it's a combo deal of fierce workplace competition, the never-ending vortex of social media where everyone's life seems better, the race for top-tier credentials, and even those ever-hovering helicopter parents. We're practically bombarded with messages that tell us we need more, that we need to strive for perfection.

But guess what? In comes Curran with a bunch of modern-day evidence that's both eye-opening and sanity-restoring. He's all about self-reflection and changing the game on a bigger scale. Curran lays it all out - how we can fend off the pressures of this modern world to be flawless and, in doing so, carve out a life that's full of meaning and contentment.

Now, 'The Perfection Trap' is here to lend a helping hand. If you've ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, pushing you not just to compete, but to overdo it, this book's your lifeline. It's like stepping off a never-ending treadmill and finally getting to focus on what truly counts. So, whether you're juggling crazy expectations or just feeling like the rat race is never going to end, this book's got your back.

In today's episode we will cover the following insights:

If you're in the ring every day, duking it out with the perfection monster and you're hungry for more tools to help you in the day-to-day fight, I've got a hot tip for you. Check out Episode 47 - 'The Pursuit of Perfect' by Tal Ben Shahar. It's like the perfect sidekick to complement the insights you've gathered from today's episode.

Enjoy!

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