3. Done Is Better Than Perfect: Embracing Imperfection in Career and Life
Mar 12, 2025
Perfectionism can paralyze us, but embracing the beauty of imperfection is liberating. Personal stories about snowboarding mishaps and navigating a challenging engineering career illustrate the power of taking messy action. The path from corporate life to fitness entrepreneurship showcases the importance of progress over perfection. Listeners are encouraged to pursue their passions, accept vulnerability, and share their struggles to build community. Growth happens when we step off the sidelines and choose a direction, even if it's not perfect.
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Done is Better Than Perfect
Prioritize finishing tasks over achieving perfection.
Embrace the concept of "done is better than perfect" to overcome procrastination.
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Perfectionism Stalls Progress
Tiana Gonzalez shares how perfectionism delayed her podcast launch.
Fear of judgment and background noise prevented her from releasing 13 recorded episodes.
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Life's Spiral Staircase
Life is like a spiral staircase; we reencounter similar situations.
Personal growth changes how we approach and process these recurring challenges.
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Perfectionism has a way of keeping us locked in place, afraid to act until everything is flawless. But what if the key to growth lies in the messy middle of imperfect action?
This raw and vulnerable episode explores my journey from paralyzing perfectionism to embracing the liberating concept that "done is better than perfect." I share how this shift in mindset finally allowed me to launch this podcast after recording 13 episodes in 2022 that never saw the light of day. The fears that once held me back—background noise, judgment, shame—now seem so small compared to the importance of sharing authentic stories that might help others feel less alone.
Through personal stories about my snowboarding meltdown, persisting through an engineering degree I hated, and my winding career path from property management to fitness entrepreneurship, I illustrate how life presents us with repeated opportunities on a spiral staircase. Taking messy, imperfect action has cleared my path forward in ways that endless planning and perfectionism never could.
Whether you're contemplating a career change, launching a creative project, or making any significant life transition, remember that you don't have to choose the hardest path—but you do have to choose something. Standing still means moving backward as everything around you continues to evolve. Subscribe to join me on this journey of growth, vulnerability, and the beautiful imperfection of progress over perfection.
Disclaimer: This show is for education and entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as a replacement for therapy. Please seek out the help of a professional to assist you with your specific situation.
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