Never Good Enough
By Monica Ramirez Basco
How to Use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life. Simon & Schuster, 2000
Summary of Never Good Enough book by Monica Ramirez Basco
The clear, straightforward guide to understanding the advantages and struggles of perfectionism, providing self-assessment exercises and practical steps to balance the pros and cons of your urge to always be perfect so it won’t limit your productivity.
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What do you get from this book? How to stop your pursuit of perfection from dominating your life
Perfectionists strive to do everything just right, but nobody’s perfect and that’s okay
Perfectionism is two-faced. When you look in the mirror, which one do you see?
What you think, feel and do are based on your beliefs of “what’s right,” but not everyone agrees with “what’s right”
Perfectionists want to be accepted, unconditionally, but feel they can’t be—it’s time to challenge their beliefs
Re-route your troublesome links—self-blame, automatic thoughts and thinking errors—and cease the negative chain reaction
Giving notice to those vast and beautiful shades of gray will ease your emotional intensity and allow you to think more clearly
Are the new standards you’ve set for yourself to reach your preferred percentages reasonable?
Perfectionism comes with filters—how you hear, interpret, and say something affects your interactions and relationships
What if you’re not the perfectionist, but live with one? How can you co-exist without tearing out your hair?
Living with inwardly focused perfectionists is no picnic, but taking them on one is a great way to get them to relax
Practice makes perfect—Assimilate what you’ve learned, implement what applies to you and make what works permanent
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Who should read Never Good Enough book
- Those who expect flawlessness of themselves and others
- anyone who lives with or works with a perfectionist
About the author of Never Good Enough
Monica Ramirez Basco
Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD., is a psychology professor at the University of Texas, Dallas, as well as an internationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a clinical psychologist, author, researcher, teacher, and lecturer. Some of her notable books include The Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Things Done and The Bipolar Workbook.
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