Katherine Morgan Schafler on Control, Perfectionism, and Letting Go | EP 572

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🗓️ 13 February 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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In episode 572, John interviews Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of "The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control," to explore how perfectionism can be harnessed as a superpower rather than a weakness.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.4	Repetition is how we learn.
0:04.8	And we think repetition, like repeating the same mistake over and over again, we think that
0:09.5	that's an emblem of our failure.
0:11.4	No, that's an emblem of our growth.
0:14.3	Repetition can represent, you know, failure, but it can also represent learning.
0:18.9	Habits need to be in repetition.
0:20.7	Thinking of ourselves as people
0:22.3	who are strong, capable, good, worthy, loving, free, that identity structure needs some repeating.
0:29.0	And by some repeating, I mean, maybe it takes you years. That's okay. That's what it takes for
0:34.7	everybody. Welcome to Passionstruck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips,
0:42.1	and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice
0:47.8	for you and those around you.
0:49.9	Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
0:57.2	If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.
1:02.4	We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
1:14.9	Now, let's go out there and become Passionstruck.
1:18.5	Hey, Passionstruck, fam. Welcome back to episode 572. I am so grateful for the incredible
1:25.0	energy, enthusiasm, and dedication that you bring to this community each week.
1:30.0	Your commitment to living a purpose-driven and intentional life is what makes the passion-struck movement so powerful.
1:35.7	And together, we're creating a ripple effect of positive change.
1:38.8	Now, let me ask you something.
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