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How to Be Perfect
Michael Schur · Book
What hooked you in How to Be Perfect was the way it turns deep philosophical inquiry into actionable, life-affirming tools for your everyday existence.
Films on the same thread
Perfect Days
Wim Wenders · Film · 2023
Explores: Minimalism, Finding Beauty in the Mundane, Routine and Ritual.
Just as How to Be Perfect explores the ethics of living well, this film translates those complex concepts into the quiet, intentional practice of finding beauty in a simple routine.
Pitch Perfect
Jason Moore · Film · 2012
Explores: Underdog Story, Female Empowerment, Finding Your Voice.
Much like the practical moral journey in How to Be Perfect, this story captures the messy, awkward process of finding your voice while navigating the social ethics of community.
Groundhog Day
Harold Ramis · Film · 1993
Explores: Redemption, Existentialism, Self-Improvement.
This film echoes the central mission of How to Be Perfect by placing a cynical character in a loop that forces a rigorous examination of self-improvement and moral redemption.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Explores: competence porn, amnesia, interspecies friendship.
If you enjoyed the problem-solving spirit of How to Be Perfect, you will appreciate how this narrative uses rigorous logic and scientific curiosity to tackle high-stakes existential dilemmas.
Series on the same thread
The Good Place
Michael Schur · Series · 2016
Explores: Redemption, Moral Improvement, Existentialism.
As the spiritual companion to How to Be Perfect, this show dramatizes the exact same questions regarding moral growth and what it truly means to be a good person.
Podcasts on the same thread
Philosophize This!
Stephen West · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Existential inquiry, Critical thinking, Evolution of ideas.
This podcast serves as the perfect classroom expansion for How to Be Perfect, offering an accessible, chronological guide to the thinkers who shaped the ethical frameworks you now explore.
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Sam Harris · Podcast · 2026
Explores: critical thinking, ethical dilemmas, cognitive bias.
If the moral philosophy in How to Be Perfect left you wanting a deeper dive, these conversations provide a rigorous, rationalist extension into the ethical dilemmas defining our modern society.
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Common questions
How long is the audiobook version of How to Be Perfect?
The audiobook version of How to Be Perfect has a total runtime of 9 hours and 13 minutes. This unabridged recording features the author, Michael Schur, along with a full cast of additional performers.
Is How to Be Perfect read by Michael Schur?
Yes, How to Be Perfect is read by the author, Michael Schur. The unabridged audiobook production also features a full cast to help navigate the various philosophical works and ethical questions explored throughout the book.
What topics are covered in How to Be Perfect?
In How to Be Perfect, the creator of The Good Place uses works by various philosophers to examine complex ethical questions and moral issues. The book serves as a guide for readers to think through these topics in an accessible way.
Should I listen to the full cast version of How to Be Perfect?
The unabridged audiobook of How to Be Perfect is 9 hours and 13 minutes long and includes a full cast. Listening to this version provides the complete text as written by Michael Schur, enhanced by the performances of the author and the additional cast members.