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Captain Perfection & the Secret of Self-Compassion: A self-help book for the young perfectionist

By Julian Reeve

Published 2020

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'An excellent and important resource for kids to protect themselves from unhealthy perfectionism' - Mary L Herzog, PhD, Psychologist 'An excellent and important resource for kids to protect themselves from unhealthy perfectionism'- Mary L Herzog, PhD, Psychologist'My Child is a Perfectionist'Does your child get upset when their work isn’t perfect? Are they too hard on themselves when they don’t live up to their own expectations? Captain Perfection and The Secret of Self-Compassion is an excellent guide for children to help them boost self esteem and build confidence.Self Compassion & Self Esteem in ChildrenSelf-compassion is ‘the art of being kind to yourself’ and is proven to help manage perfectionism, channelling it in healthier ways. This self-help book inspires children to understand their perfectionism before encouraging them to build their very own ‘self-compassion superpower’, a valuable resource when unhealthy perfectionism hits.Self-Compassion can help them to:recognize perfectionism in children when it strikesstay calm and focused when they get frustratedtreat themselves with kindness so they can realize their potential and boost self esteemFeaturing fun stories, amazing exercises, and proven techniques, Captain Perfection and the Secret of Self-Compassion is the best self-help book for young perfectionists!Perfect for ages 6+ Does your child get upset when their work isn’t perfect? Are they too hard on themselves when they don’t live up to their own expectations? Captain Perfection and The Secret of Self-Compassion is an excellent guide for children to help them boost self esteem and build confidence. Self-compassion is ‘the art of being kind to yourself’ and is proven to help manage perfectionism, channelling it in healthier ways. This self-help book inspires children to understand their perfectionism before encouraging them to build their very own ‘self-compassion superpower’, a valuable resource when unhealthy perfectionism hits. Self-Compassion can help them to: recognize perfectionism in children when it strikes recognize perfectionism in children when it strikes stay calm and focused when they get frustrated stay calm and focused when they get frustrated treat themselves with kindness so they can realize their potential and boost self esteem treat themselves with kindness so they can realize their potential and boost self esteem Featuring fun stories, amazing exercises, and proven techniques, Captain Perfection and the Secret of Self-Compassion is the best self-help book for young perfectionists!Perfect for ages 6+

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About Julian Reeve

Julian Reeve, podcast guest

Author and International Keynote Speaker on Unmistakable Identity™ and Human Advantage in the Age of AI.

20+ Broadway productions worldwide7 Productions in London's West EndTEDx Speaker On perfectionism and sustainable performance3 methodologies Perfect Equilibrium®, Unmistakable Identity™ and Intentional Synthesis™

Julian Reeve is an international keynote speaker helping leaders and organizations create Human Advantage in the age of AI. He works between Los Angeles and London.

Born and educated in Cambridge, England, Julian spent 25 years in elite performance, working on more than 20 Broadway productions worldwide including seven in London's West End. After moving to the United States he became music director of Hamilton, winning the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Music Direction, conducting record-breaking productions in San Francisco and Washington D.C., and leading the Puerto Rico production alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda.

In 2017, after conducting a performance of the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, Julian suffered a stress-induced heart attack. He was 43 years old. Two years later, a repetitive strain injury ended his performing career altogether.

These events provoked a profound re-evaluation of the relationship between achievement, burnout, identity, and work design. His findings formed the foundations of his Perfect Equilibrium and Intentional Synthesis frameworks, and informed his TEDx Talk on perfectionism, his children's book Captain Perfection and the Secret of Self-Compassion, and articles for major media outlets including The Hill and Fast Company Magazine.

Today, Julian's work is built around one powerful idea: Unmistakable Identity will become the foundation of human advantage as AI redefines work and human value.

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