The Four Agreements: Always Do Your Best and Perfectionism
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“We will be procrastinating because of the fear of not being perfect.”
– Ana Melikian
In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the profound wisdom outlined in Don Miguel Ruiz's book, “The Four Agreements.” As she explores the final agreement, “Always Do Your Best,” Ana emphasizes the importance of interpreting this agreement through a balanced lens.
Ana shares how “doing our best” can vary from moment to moment and why striving for perfection can be detrimental rather than beneficial. She relates her personal experiences as a perfectionist and workaholic, highlighting the potential pitfalls of misinterpreting the agreement. Instead of aiming for unattainable perfection, Ana encourages listeners to focus on continuous self-improvement and self-compassion.
Through poignant passages from the book, Ana illustrates the necessity of embracing our imperfections, learning from our failures, and the ongoing journey of mastering transformation. This episode serves as a gentle reminder that doing our best is about effort, not flawlessness, and is key to living a healthier, happier life.
Let's dive in!
This week on The Mindset Zone:
- 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
- 01:35 Exploring “Always Do Your Best” in “The Four Agreements”
- 01:53 The definition of “Always Do Your Best” by Don Miguel Ruiz
- 03:34 The Trap of Perfectionism vs. Striving to Be Our Best
- 04:44 The Importance of Avoiding Perfectionism
- 05:43 Reading a Key Passage from “The Four Agreements”
- 07:00 Self-Compassion and the Journey of Self-Improvement
- 08:25 Encouragement to Share the Episode with Others
Meet Your Host:
Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method.
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Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork!
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- Ana on LinkedIn
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- Overcoming Assumptions: Third Agreement of the Four Agreements
- Internal Vs. External: How Attribution Theory Helps Us Apply The Four Agreements
- Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth
- How the Four Agreements Can Help Uncover Your Mindset Blind Spots
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- Courage To Be Imperfect
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