In this episode of the Working Well Podcast, Tim Borys explores one of the most important mindset shifts for personal growth, leadership, and long-term success: the difference between mastery and perfectionism.
Many high achievers unknowingly operate from perfectionism, mistaking fear and self-protection for excellence. Tim shares personal lessons, research-backed insights, and practical strategies for developing a mastery mindset that encourages learning, resilience, creativity, and continuous improvement.
If you've ever struggled with procrastination, self-criticism, fear of failure, or unrealistic expectations, this episode offers a healthier and more effective path forward.
- Mastery vs perfectionism
- Fixed mindset vs growth mindset
- Why perfectionism fuels procrastination
- The role of self-compassion in performance
- Leadership and psychological safety
- Deliberate practice and high performance
- Building resilience through learning
- Creating a culture of growth
Key Question:
Where in your life are you calling something high standards when it's actually fear-based perfectionism?
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