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Perfectionism

Author
Yarona Boster, Kim Groshek
Published
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Episode Link
https://soundbits.simplecast.com/episodes/perfectionism-nowp6c4e

In this episode, Kim is joined by special guest Yarona to discuss the topic of perfectionism and shares her journey of grappling with the idea of selling herself and leaving her full-time work to focus on helping parents and individuals dealing with loss, trauma, and infertility. They talk about the challenge of staying true to oneself while navigating the pressures of selling and fitting into traditional molds.

Both highlight the importance of actively assessing and valuing oneself, figuring out strengths and weaknesses, and constantly striving to provide value to others.

The conversation takes a turn towards perfectionism, with both Kim and Yarona reflecting on their tendencies as perfectionists. Kim shares a poignant story about her daughter's perfectionism in kindergarten and how it mirrors her struggles with perfectionism in different ways. They discuss the fear of failure that often accompanies perfectionism and the need to embrace the learning process.

The concept of practicing and not being afraid to fail, especially for perfectionists. Kim acknowledges her journey in the Pause Power movement and how she's confronting her perfectionism by stepping through the practice of selling. Yarona adds valuable insights about recognizing when to seek help and leaning on others' knowledge.

The hosts share experiences of uncovering falsehoods they tell themselves and the impact of practicing honesty and authenticity. Kim describes a transformative exercise of marking down lies, leading to a deeper understanding of personal narratives and assumptions.

A decisive moment arises when Kim recounts an encounter with a woman who called out a fabricated story, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and integrity. The discussion extends to the cultural association of value with money and the broader definition of value as energy.

The episode concludes with reflections on the diversity of audiences and the alignment of different value statements toward a common goal of helping people improve. The hosts express gratitude for the enriching conversation and the opportunity to share valuable insights.

The episode leaves listeners with thought-provoking soundbites and encourages self-reflection on perfectionism, authenticity, and the true meaning of value.


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