

it’s never going to be perfect. chasing perfection = the new burnout.
Aug 25, 2025
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Perfectionism is a silent killer. It’s the voice that says “not yet,” “it’s not good enough,” and it convinces us to wait until someday. But the truth is, you don’t get better by waiting — you get better by doing. You get better by showing up messy, awkward, and imperfect. Remember, unhappiness isn’t failure, it’s having ideas you never give yourself the chance to try. Timestamps: 0:00 Hey girl heyyy 1:57 You have to get the reps in 5:00 Perfectionism is a great pretender 7:16 Being perfect doesn’t pay 12:30 It’s supposed to feel uncomfortable === 💌 Become a YouTube Channel Member Support my work directly and help me keep creating videos without relying on sponsors. As a thank you, for US-based members, I’ll personally mail you a handwritten gift via snail mail. Click the JOIN button above or visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_CaNYb9MZeDh4DmMcY3Vw/join 📓 Career Journals Thinking about leaving your 9–5? Try the “Should I Quit?” journal Need step-by-step help landing a new job? Try the “10 Week Plan” Want to start your own thing? Try the "Start Your Business" journal Starting at $28 USD 👉 Shop journals here: https://mandytang.co/ 🌎 Connect With Me 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercoachmandy 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/careercoachmandy 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandytang/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7s6qM5321qLZzNfvvdMEb4?si=31229b975be4496a 🌐 Website: https://mandytang.co