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Never Good Enough

Never Good Enough

By Monica Ramirez Basco

How to Use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life. Simon & Schuster, 2000

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15 Key insights

A brief summary of Never Good Enough

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.

Key insights in Never Good Enough

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What do you get from this book? How to stop your pursuit of perfection from dominating your life
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Perfectionists strive to do everything just right, but nobody’s perfect and that’s okay
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Perfectionism is two-faced. When you look in the mirror, which one do you see?
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What you think, feel and do are based on your beliefs of “what’s right,” but not everyone agrees with “what’s right”
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Perfectionists want to be accepted, unconditionally, but feel they can’t be—it’s time to challenge their beliefs
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Re-route your troublesome links—self-blame, automatic thoughts and thinking errors—and cease the negative chain reaction
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Giving notice to those vast and beautiful shades of gray will ease your emotional intensity and allow you to think more clearly
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Are the new standards you’ve set for yourself to reach your preferred percentages reasonable?
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Perfectionism comes with filters—how you hear, interpret, and say something affects your interactions and relationships
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What if you’re not the perfectionist, but live with one? How can you co-exist without tearing out your hair?
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Living with inwardly focused perfectionists is no picnic, but taking them on one is a great way to get them to relax
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Practice makes perfect—Assimilate what you’ve learned, implement what applies to you and make what works permanent
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Never Good Enough

Those who expect flawlessness of themselves and others • parents • teachers • counselors • therapists • anyone who lives with or works with a perfectionist

About the author of Never Good Enough

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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