Episode 47 -  Why perfectionism is at best, unhelpful and at worst, a serious problem. We explore what perfectionism is, and how to deal with it wherever it appears.

Some of the USEFUL stuff in there is:

* The link between perfectionism and competitiveness

* Where both of mine came from (I'm better now!)

* Why you should never declare perfectionism as a 'weakness' in an interview

* What perfectionism is according to Steve and Lisa at the table

* What research says the different kinds of perfectionism are

* Adaptive and Maladaptive

* Self Oriented - Other Oriented - Socially Prescribed

* The worrying research that shows how it can be linked to mental health issues

* It's growing - especially among the younger generation

* The 6 disadvantages of perfectionism

* Why you should listen to Super Pee Pee time

* 6 ways of dealing with perfectionism in others

* How to deal with it if you manage people who have it

* 10 tips on dealing with your own perfectionism

* Baby steps

* Focus on what's enjoyable

* Be self aware

* Focus on the positive

* Meditate

* Focus on the journey not the destination

* Record your progress - not the target

* Laugh (a lot)

* Get inspired by dreamers and risk takers

* Embrace the idea that you are NOT in control

Here's all the research and links:

* The Curran and Hill meta analysis of undergraduates from 1989 to 2016

* Hewett and Flett on the 3 different types of perfectionism

* Psychology Today - The Challenge Of Perfectionism

* BBC Future - The Dangerous Downsides of Perfectionism

* The University of North Carolina study showing the connection between perfectionism and psychopathology

* The 6 key problems with perfectionism according to careeraddict.com

* Super Pee Pee Time - it's bonkers and I love it!

* Psychology Today - Alan A Cavaiola on dealing with perfectionists

* The book "Impossible To Please" by Cavailoa and Lavender

* Harvard Business Review - How to manage a perfectionist

* Tiny Buddha - The one thing you need to know to overcome perfectionism

* The Muse - How to stop perfectionism from ruining your life

* Psychology...