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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks — Stop Trying to be Perfect
Not scored yet43m·2026-05-11·Mental Health

Stop Trying to be Perfect

Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

Sometimes, the most insidious thing someone can tell you to make you feel better is the age-old phrase, “but you’re perfect!” While research suggests this may ease emotional pain temporarily, it might actually be holding you back from growth and, consequently, satisfaction. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore…

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