Do the Hard Things First: Harnessing the Power of Authenticity and Creativity to Reclaim Your Life and...

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Scott Allan

Do the Hard Things First

Harnessing the Power of Authenticity and Creativity to Reclaim Your Life and Master Your True...

Scott Allan

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Scott Allan Publishing, LLC
28 September 2024

Psychology; Cognitivism, cognitive theory; Coping with stress; Self-help & personal development

Series: Do the Hard Things First

Are you constantly chasing the elusive state of perfection, only to find yourself paralyzed by fear and indecision? It's time to break free from the cycle of perfectionism that stifles creativity, breeds procrastination, and undermines your mental health. ""Do the Hard Things First: Breaking Perfection"" is the transformative guide to reclaim your life, enhance your creativity, and nurture genuine self-compassion.

This book is structured to dismantle the perfectionist mindset systematically. It delves into the complex nature of perfectionism, revealing how it manifests in various aspects of life and why it's so damaging. Each chapter builds upon the last, creating a comprehensive pathway from the depths of perfection-driven paralysis to the liberation of embracing imperfection and vulnerability.

Here's what you can expect to learn:

The Psychological Roots: Understand the cognitive distortions that fuel perfectionism, including all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and overgeneralization. Impact on Creativity and Productivity: Discover how perfectionism kills creativity and what you can do to foster a healthier, more productive creative process. Link to Mental Health: Explore the connection between perfectionism and common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and stress, and learn strategies to mitigate these effects. Real-life Transformations: Inspiring stories of individuals who have successfully overcome perfectionism, illustrating the profound personal and professional growth that awaits on the other side of fear. Actionable Strategies: Engage with practical exercises designed to cultivate self-compassion, embrace imperfection, and redefine success in healthier terms.

""Do the Hard Things First: Breaking Perfection"" is a movement towards authenticity and a testament to the power of vulnerability. It challenges you to confront uncomfortable truths about how perfectionism may be holding you back and encourages bold, imperfect actions toward your goals and dreams.

By: Scott Allan
Imprint: Scott Allan Publishing, LLC
Volume: 5
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 485g
ISBN: 9781998227648
ISBN 10: 1998227642
Series: Do the Hard Things First
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 28 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

With his books published in 16 languages, and over 1,000,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform the human potential.Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First. A former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into confidence development and mindset mastery training.With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people around the world to take charge of their lives, he is committed to a path of constant and never-ending self-improvement.You can contact Scott Allan for podcasting and speaking engagements at scottallan@scottallanpublishing.com