Letting go of perfectionism and control from "summary" of Fix by Russell Brand
Perfectionism and control are like twin demons that haunt us, whispering in our ears that if only we could do everything just right, if only we could have complete control over every aspect of our lives, then we would finally be happy. But the truth is, this pursuit of perfection and control is a fool's errand, a never-ending cycle of frustration and disappointment. Perfectionism is the relentless drive to achieve an impossible standard of flawlessness. It is the belief that anything less than perfection is failure, and that our worth as human beings is tied to our ability to meet these unrealistic expectations. But the reality is that perfection is an illusion, a mirage that we chase endlessly, only to find that it always remains just out of reach. Control is the desire to micromanage every detail of our lives, to dictate the outcomes of every situation, and to avoid any possibility of uncertainty or chaos. But the more we try to control every aspect of our lives, the more we actually lose control. We become trapped in a cycle of anxiety and fear, constantly on edge, always waiting for the other shoe to dr...
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