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The Perfection Trap
What the Stoics Knew About Failure Before We Called It Impostor Syndrome
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Fear of failure keeps capable people from starting, finishing or being seen. The Perfection Trap looks at what the Stoics understood about obstacles, mistakes and the standards we hold ourselves to.
Jeremiah Whitlock introduces the Obstacle Reflex, the Perfection Illusion, the Critic's Court, the Practice Frame, the Small Failure Ledger and the Standard Shift, each drawn from Stoic teaching and paired with practical steps. You will see why an untried life has its own cost, and how a long apprenticeship changes the meaning of failure.
Thoughtful and encouraging, for anyone who suspects perfectionism, not lack of ability, is what is holding them back.
Inside, you will find chapters such as: The Obstacle Reflex; The Critic's Court; The Untried Life; The Setback Inventory; Playing the Whole Game.
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