{"product_id":"ish-the-problem-with-our-pursuit-for-perfection-and-the-life-changing-practice-of-good-enough-9780648297314","title":"ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's natural to want to do well - at work, in study, in life, to do our best. \u003cbr\u003e But what happens when striving for the best becomes something more ... the pursuit of perfection? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perfectionism is on the rise and it has dire consequences for how we think and feel about ourselves and others, how we think, live, and work. Perfectionism has been seen to cause over-thinking, over-working, burnout, sleeplessness, and mental health problems like depression and anxiety. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We can't keep going like this \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But what's the alternative if it's not perfect?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lynne Cazaly uncovers how to think, work and achieve in clever ways adapted from the productive and creative worlds of software development ... and improvisation. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How do they get things done? How do they put their ideas out there? And what can we learn from them? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In 'ish', Lynne Cazaly explains: \u003cbr\u003e - The problem with pursuing perfection ... and why we seek it\u003cbr\u003e - The mental loop that traps you into thinking perfection is the answer\u003cbr\u003e - The role of incremental work, imperfection and iteration in getting things done\u003cbr\u003e - The idea of 'ish' - which means somewhat, near enough - and how to apply it to your life \u003cbr\u003e - 9 ways to think and work on projects, tasks or activities that provide a healthy and productive alternative to perfectionism.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Excellence, quality and continuous improvement are important. But the pursuit of perfection ... not so much. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here's a helpful alternative that guides you to making great progress and achieving what you want in life. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCazaly, Lynne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lynne Cazaly is an international keynote speaker, author and facilitator. She is the author of the books: Agile-ish: How to build a culture of agility Leader as Facilitator: How to engage, inspire and get work done Making Sense: A Handbook for the Future of Work Create Change: How to apply innovation in an era of uncertainty, and Visual Mojo: How to capture thinking, convey information and collaborate using visuals. She works with executives, senior leaders and project teams on their major change and transformation projects. She helps people distil their thinking, apply ideas and innovation and boost the engagement levels and collaboration effectiveness of teams. Lynne is an experienced board director and chair. She is a partner with Thought Leaders Global and on the Faculty of Thought Leaders Business School.","brand":"Cazaly Communications (Cazcom)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503597916434,"sku":"9780648297314","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8806dcb3-1b51-4b87-b804-1242dad4ea45.jpg?v=1730794007","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ish-the-problem-with-our-pursuit-for-perfection-and-the-life-changing-practice-of-good-enough-9780648297314","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}