The pursuit of “perfect” takes center stage in our ambition-driven world. After all, it’s all about the 4.0 GPA, dream job, flawless relationship, and the ideal house. But, as Mark Cuban once said, ...

What’s an employee to do? Many are standing firm and continuing to work in the way that they want, rather than caving to the demands of their employer. Some workers have “quiet quit” and/or chosen to ...

Being "good enough" embraces setbacks and guarantees growth. Being a perfectionist avoids setbacks and guarantees a lower quality of life. Choose wisely. Striving for excellence can drive personal and ...

This is about clarity on what you want and what you’re willing to give up to get it. You can’t win everywhere, all the time. You can’t be best in the world at everything. Recognizing that and choosing ...

I recently coached a scholar through drafting a proposal for her second book. Her manuscript is almost complete, and our work together involved putting together a strong pitch for a few of the ...