So be honest - have you ever double-checked your work, then triple-checked it, just to make sure there are no mistakes? Or maybe you’ve stayed late at the office, not because you were behind, but because you wanted everything to be perfect? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with perfectionism. I’ll admit that as a Professional Certified Coach for Accountants, I have definitely been guilty of bashing perfectionism. I’ve waved my judgmental finger at our tendency to strive for perfection and get an A on our tests. But then I dug a little deeper and realized that there’s more to perfectionism than meets the eye. In fact, there are two types of perfectionism that you'll want to understand better. In this episode, I discuss: ✅ Understanding Perfectionism ✅ Your Brain’s Role In Perfectionism ✅ The Surprising Pros of Perfectionism in Accounting ✅ The Unfortunate Cons of Perfectionism in Accounting ✅ Becoming a Smarter Accountant: Striking A Balance ✅ Key Takeaway And Action Item Tune in to The Smarter Accountant Podcast today and join the discussion about the pros and cons of perfectionism. You can read the full show notes HERE You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

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