#472: Perfectionism Vs. Procrastination: What’s REALLY Happening

Jun 21, 2022

Exploring the link between perfectionism and procrastination, the discussion highlights how striving for perfection can hinder progress. It emphasizes the importance of making timely decisions and embracing imperfection. Personal stories illustrate how shipping projects, even when they're not perfect, can lead to growth. Fear of failure often hides behind procrastination, making it vital to shift focus from perfection to progress. The podcast encourages listeners to view every decision as a valuable learning opportunity to propel their success.

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INSIGHT

Perfectionism as Procrastination

Perfectionism is a form of procrastination, hindering action and growth.
Making mistakes quickly is crucial for learning and progress.

ADVICE

Decisive Action

Gather facts and set a timeframe for decisions, then "cut bait" and act.
Avoid overthinking; "ship it" even if it's not perfect, like Seth Godin advises.

ANECDOTE

First Launch Failure

Amy Porterfield's first launch only made $267, but it provided invaluable learning.
This experience taught her resilience and identified areas for improvement, contributing to her later success.

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Being a perfectionist only holds you back from taking action

If I were a gambling woman, I’d bet there’s been a couple of times where you’ve really struggled to make a decision, or procrastinated taking action on something because it wasn’t 100% perfect. Maybe it was a really big decision, like whether or not you should launch your business or a podcast. Or maybe it was something smaller, like deploying a new ad, or lead magnet.

As entrepreneurs, we are faced with decision after decision, day after day. Quite frankly, It can be exhausting. But I’m going to clue you in on something really important: It’s crucial that you’re able to make an informed decision quickly if you want to truly grow your business.

So many people procrastinate taking action because they are striving for perfection. But I’m here to tell you, sweet friend, that hemming and hawing over something only means one thing -- you’re delaying the inevitable.

While you’re wasting precious time, you could be gaining momentum and getting results. And even if you totally fail, you have an opportunity to learn from your mistakes and then knock it out of the park the next time.

As my old boss Tony Robbins says, it’s all about taking massive action -- and I can confidently say that my own ability to take action on things quickly has been a big contributor to my own success.

And that’s why I thought I’d share some of my own thoughts and experiences on this topic so that if you struggle with making decisions, or think your perfectionism is holding you back, you will have a much easier time the next time around.

Alright, friend. Grab that iced latte and get ready to make your next decision quickly and confidently, like a real boss.

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