Myleik Teele's Podcast 229: Lower the Bar
May 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the host encourages listeners to lower their standards, not due to inadequacy, but to combat the paralysis caused by perfectionism. The conversation highlights the difference between having high standards and being stifled by fear. Listeners learn that it's okay to release work that isn't perfect and that embracing authenticity can foster creativity. The host offers fresh perspectives on progress, emphasizing the importance of growth over flawless achievements.
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Lower Bar to Beat Perfectionism
- Lower the bar to overcome perfectionism that stalls your progress.
- Avoid comparing your beginner stage to others' polished final stages to maintain momentum.
Website Refresh Anecdote
- Myleik updated her website using simple clothes and no stylist to reflect her current stage.
- She embraced being a beginner and allowed her brand to evolve naturally over time.
True Meaning of High Standards
- High standards involve intention and care without demanding perfection.
- True standards allow growth and acknowledge work evolves instead of causing paralysis.
