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The Problem with Being Perfect

By Olga Khazan — 2018

A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it.

Read on www.theatlantic.com

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Bruce Lee’s Philosophy on Life: 6 Simple, Transformative Words.

“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.” ~ Bruce Lee The premise of his philosophy was efficiency—complete and utter efficiency of the soul.

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Samuel Kronen
2017
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Investors and Entrepreneurs Need to Address the Mental Health Crisis in Startups

The most brilliant and creative amongst us are sometimes the most troubled, and nowhere is that clearer than in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Jake Chapman
2018
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How to Survive Being Laid Off

Being laid off can be a financial nightmare, but what isn’t talked about enough is the psychic toll it takes, and the decisions we make around work in the aftermath.

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Anupa Mistry
2019
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The Competition Myth—Three Advantageous Truths

We’ve all heard it. We’ve all heard it several times, in fact. It is a somber bit of “wisdom” from someone close to us, always spoken with an air of warning: “There’s a lot of competition out there…”

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Johnny Atomic
2019
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Rethinking Competition

Creativity coach Omar Mizdaq provides top tips on the creative life.

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Eric R. Maisel
2021
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Creative Blocks from A to Z: Perfectionism

Regardless of the cause, being able to spot perfectionism and confront it in a nonjudgmental manner is the beginning of the end of perfectionism’s hold.

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Olga Gonithellis
2016
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Why We May Be Measuring Burnout All Wrong

The pandemic has pushed many to the brink. But although we're exhausted and overwhelmed, some experts say we're not actually as burned out as we may think.

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Kate Morgan
2021
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The Benefits of Failure

Failure can increase resilience and spur creativity, among other advantages.

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Nigel Barber
2021
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Viewpoint: How Creativity Is Helped by Failure

When it comes to creating a great work of art, practice makes perfect.

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Matthew Syed
2015
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Frustrated at Work? That Might Just Lead to Your Next Breakthrough

Frustration is the feeling of being blocked from a goal. Although it sounds like a destructive emotion, it can actually be a source of creative fuel.

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Adam Grant
2019
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