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The Perfection Trap - Learning to let go and focus on what matters most with Thomas Curran


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Thomas Curran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist, and his work has been covered by publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, and the Wall Street Journal.

Thomas' book, The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, is available now.

Learn more about Thomas at thomascurran.co.uk.


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