In this timely and bracing book, Thomas Curran has revealed a danger that often masquerades as a virtue: our desire to be perfect. He shows that perfectionism corrodes our well-being rather than improves our performance-that it is the very opposite of resilience, flow, and genuine excellence. The Perfection Trap offers a hopeful beacon and a steady path for anyone struggling to find their footing in a world of impossible standards -- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE and THE POWER OF REGRET