How to Be an Imperfectionist

Perfectionism rarely looks like high standards from the inside; more often it looks like delay, and Stephen Guise makes that the starting point. How to Be an Imperfectionist argues for action taken at a low threshold, drawing on the same behavioural thinking behind the author's earlier work on small habits. The book identifies the forms perfectionism takes, from needing approval to insisting on ideal conditions, then offers exercises that lower the cost of starting. The writing is plain and the techniques are deliberately modest, which suits readers who have abandoned more demanding systems in the past. Where the value sits: • A behaviour-first approach to procrastination and fear of failure • Clear breakdown of the different faces perfectionism takes • Small, low-resistance actions instead of sweeping routines • Companion reading to the author's writing on mini habits For readers working on productivity, confidence and self-discipline. Published by Wisdom Tree and available at Boipoka.