Perfectionism can block our path to success. Psychologist Dr Sophie Mort, author of A Manual for Being Human and (Un)Stuck, says "aiming for average" can help us progress.

Overcoming perfectionism: why aiming for average lead to success

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Caught in the perfectionism trap? Here’s why ‘aiming for average’ could help you succeed