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How to Be Perfect
Michael Schur, Todd May · Book · 2022
If you enjoyed How to Be Perfect, you will appreciate these works that blend intellectual inquiry with humor.
Films on the same thread
Pitch Perfect
Jason Moore · Film · 2012
Explores: Underdog Story, Female Empowerment, Finding Your Voice.
Much like the pragmatic exploration of human behavior in How to Be Perfect, this story examines the complexities of social dynamics and finding one’s place within a group.
Best in Show
Christopher Guest · Film · 2000
Explores: Dog Shows, Eccentric Characters, Parody.
The keen observation of human idiosyncrasies in this film mirrors the witty, analytical approach to character and moral conduct that defined the lessons in How to Be Perfect.
Don't Look Up
Adam McKay · Film · 2021
Explores: Existential Threat, Societal Collapse, Political Ineptitude.
This satire shares the sharp, skeptical eye found in How to Be Perfect, tackling the absurdity of human responses to existential challenges with a mix of dark humor.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Daniel Scheinert · Film · 2022
Explores: Existentialism, Intergenerational trauma, Immigrant experience.
This film explores existential themes with the same philosophical curiosity present in How to Be Perfect, grounding massive, life-altering concepts within the messy reality of human relationships.
Series on the same thread
The Good Place
Michael Schur · Series · 2016
Explores: Redemption, Moral Improvement, Existentialism.
As the foundational source material for How to Be Perfect, this show offers the exact same blend of moral inquiry and comedic heart that makes ethical growth feel accessible.
Podcasts on the same thread
How to Be a Better Human
Podcast
Explores: personal growth, self-reflection, mindfulness.
This podcast continues the earnest, lighthearted pursuit of self-improvement found in How to Be Perfect, providing actionable insights through thoughtful conversations about living a more intentional, conscious life.
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Common questions
Is How to Be Perfect a guide to ethical living?
Yes, How to Be Perfect serves as a guide to living an ethical life. It draws on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world to help readers navigate moral questions and philosophical concepts in a practical way.
Who is the author of How to Be Perfect?
How to Be Perfect was written by Michael Schur and Todd May. Michael Schur is known for his work as the creator of The Good Place and the co-creator of Parks and Recreation, which informs the perspective he brings to this book.
Does How to Be Perfect focus on modern philosophy?
How to Be Perfect incorporates 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. While it addresses ethical living, it synthesizes historical philosophical wisdom rather than focusing exclusively on modern theories or contemporary academic debates.
What is the primary goal of reading How to Be Perfect?
The primary goal of How to Be Perfect is to provide readers with a comprehensive guide to living an ethical life. It accomplishes this by distilling thousands of years of global philosophical thought into an accessible format for the reader.