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Ever felt you've achieved so much but still aren't satisfied? Discover the 2 most fatal flaws of perfectionism: never feeling good enough and struggling to maintain high-achievements without burning out. Revealing the root causes of these flaws and the surprising research findings about perfectionists' satisfaction levels. Plus the only two and how to have a healthy harmony a between your ambition, values and intentions. Listen to the full episode to hear:The most overlooked stage of change and growth (that even top performers miss!)Inefficiency of constantly overcoming perfectionist thoughts + what to do insteadWhen IS enough enough (how to tell)If you're ready to quit fighting against your perfectionism forever and want a proven, science-backed approach to permanently rewiring your perfectionistic habitsI, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching program Perfectionism Optimized! Get relief today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/services"It's one of the most peculiar findings in research on perfectionism, even when a perfectionist gets exactly what they want and achieve it perfectly. You become MORE unhappy because achieving didn't make you feel better and now you have to deal with the disappointment." - CLG, Perfectionism Rewired Episode 171EPSISODE 171 TIMESTAMPS:00:00-Introduction & Unhealthy vs Healthy Striving01:39-Two Fatal Flaws of Perfectionism02:15-The Deception of Achievement02:55-Surprising Research Findings on Perfectionists' Satisfaction03:27-First Fatal Flaw of Achievement 04:02-Why Emotional Agility & Self-Esteem Are Required04:50-Power of Rewiring Your Perfectionist Mindset 07:06-Second Fatal Flaw of Achieving 08:03-Energy Management in Perfectionism09:27-Two Questions Every Perfectionist Must Ask 10:58-Unhealthy patterns perfectionists often fall into + how to break free13:11-Honoring Your Intentions vs. Achieving Goals