Breaking Up with Perfectionism | WorkLife with Adam Grant

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Perfectionism is on the rise-and not just in job interviews when people claim it’s their greatest weakness. But the desire to be flawless is not always productive-or healthy. As a recovering perfectionist, Adam dives into how he managed to abandon the quest for 10s while holding onto his drive for excellence. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/WL45
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