In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles of perfectionists, the issues they face as they strive for perfection in their professional and personal lives, and what they can do to overcome the all-or-nothing mindset that leads to procrastination and lead happier and more successful lives.
Our guest expert for this episode is Sam Laura Brown, a perfectionism coach, host of the top-rated podcast The Perfectionism Project and the founder of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - a group coaching program for perfectionists who are building businesses. Sam teaches perfectionists how to follow through with their plans and get out of their own way in their business.
We cover-
2:50 - What is perfectionism and how it impacts our life and business
8:30 - Perfectionism and the state of our emotions
11:45 - Understanding the past vs exploring our present day thoughts to overcome perfectionism
17:15 - Comprehensive examples to understand how it manifests in our life
28:20 - Instead of trying to manage perfectionistic tendencies, what does Sam recommend we do to alleviate its impact
30:20 - How a fixed and growth mindset contribute to perfectionism and procrastination
36:00 - Working towards milestones in a healthy way
39:00 - What mindset should we cultivate and maintain as we take on new, challenging projects to ensure steady progress
44:00 - How to set goals and planning mistakes to avoid
Resources recommended in the episode-
Sam Laura Brown's website - https://samlaurabrown.com/
The Perfectionism Project with Sam Laura Brown - https://samlaurabrown.com/podcast/
Join the PGSD waitlist – samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups – samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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