The Perfectionism Project

Sam Laura Brown
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Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 24min

Ep 364: [PGSD Enrollment Week] Perfectionists Getting Shit Done: What It Is, Who It's For + Why It Works

Our final 2022 enrollment week for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done has just begun! So in this episode I’m sharing all the details about Perfectionists Getting Shit Done to help you know whether or not it’s a good fit for you… PGSD is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have you doing the most important tasks for your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides 3 types of accountability so that your new-found productivity is easy to sustain long-term - no falling off or burning out, even if you’re a lurker and prefer to learn from the shadows. PGSD is for you if: You know what you need to do to build your business but you’re not doing it You’re making some money in your business but not the money you want You’re ready to make the Three Month Commitment to Power Planning You’re tired of getting in your own way and ready to do something about it If you’re ready to start planning properly as a perfectionist and getting everything done without burning out then I invite you to sign up for PGSD today. And if you still need to know more about PGSD then I invite you to listen to today’s episode. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode364.   In This Episode You’ll Learn: What Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is Who PGSD helps and who it doesn’t Why PGSD is so effective in helping perfectionist entrepreneurs get out of their own way The 3 kinds of accountability that you get inside PGSD  Where you and your business will be after three months inside PGSD What you get inside PGSD and the financial investment How to sign up   Our final 2022 enrollment week for PGSD ends at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November. Perfectionists Getting Shit one is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have planning properly as a perfectionist and doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides the accountability to make your new-found productivity levels sustainable long-term, even if you prefer to lurk and learn from the shadows. This will be our final enrollment week for PGSD in 2022. Enrollment is now open and will close at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November 2022. To sign up visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 29min

Ep 363: [Planning Series] Identifying Your Needle Movers When Everything Feels Important

When we’re following planning advice that doesn’t work for perfectionists, we struggle to know which tasks to prioritise. We have SO MANY ideas and we want to do them all, perfectly, right away. But we don’t trust ourselves to pick the right tasks to focus on or to do them consistently. We also don't trust ourselves to handle the success, money and the attention that would follow… Because of this, we prioritise the familiar and easy tasks on our to-do list and lament the fact we don’t have more time to get to the important marketing tasks we know we need to do. But once you know how to identify your needle movers, busywork and procrasti-learning are naturally replaced with self-trust and ACTION. That’s why the fifth and final episode in my 5-part planning series is on how to identify your needle movers when everything feels important. By the end of this episode, you’ll know which questions to ask yourself so identifying your needle movers is easy. You’ll also have a new way of thinking about needle movers so that you don’t feel so much pressure to pick the ‘perfect’ task or pressure to work on.  Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode363.   In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why perfectionists find it so challenging to decide on their needle movers 4 questions to ask yourself to help you identify your needle movers A new way to think about needle movers so you feel less pressure to pick them perfectly How to tell when it’s time to start getting more strategic with your needle movers What my needle movers have looked like at different points in my business   Our final 2022 enrollment week for PGSD begins at 6am New York Time on 26 October 2022: Perfectionists Getting Shit one is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have planning properly as a perfectionist and doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides the accountability to make your new-found productivity levels sustainable long-term, even if you prefer to lurk and learn from the shadows. This will be our final enrollment week for PGSD in 2022. Enrollment will open at 6am New York Time on 26 October and close at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open you can join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 23, 2022 • 1h 18min

Ep 362: [Planning Series] Never Burnout Again: Using Your Calendar As A Tool For Kindness

As a perfectionist entrepreneur who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the world, the kindest thing you could possibly do for yourself is to honour your potential, rather than protect it. We perfectionists get in our own way because we’re scared to find out that our best isn’t ‘good enough’. We procrasti-work, overwhelm ourselves and burn ourselves out because we’re terrified that giving a full, balls-to-the-wall effort might come up short - and that we will end up finding out we’re unintelligent and unlovable. But when you’re planning properly as a perfectionist, you’ll naturally be using your calendar as a tool for kindness. Being kind to yourself as you plan is about doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. Proper planning makes execution 10x easier and more effective - and dissolves resistance, overwhelm and procrastination. And if that isn’t a recipe for reaching your potential, I don’t know what is. In part four of my planning series, I share practical tips and advice to help you be as kind as possible to yourself with your calendar (because true kindness will make you MORE productive and successful, not less). If you often feel the urge to rebel against your calendar and plans, this episode is for you. Listen in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episodeXXX. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The difference between kindness and letting yourself do whatever you want Why being kind to yourself makes you more productive and successful, not less Practical ways to be kind to yourself with your calendar during your work hours Why being kind to yourself will automatically happen when you’re Power Planning Our final 2022 enrollment week for PGSD begins at 6am New York Time on 26 October 2022: Perfectionists Getting Shit one is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have planning properly as a perfectionist and doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides the accountability to make your new-found productivity levels sustainable long-term, even if you prefer to lurk and learn from the shadows. This will be our final enrollment week for PGSD in 2022. Enrollment will open at 6am New York Time on 26 October and close at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open you can join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 6min

Ep 361: [Planning Series] How To Power Plan In 3 Simple Steps

The only reason you’re not doing the things you know you need to do is because you haven’t been planning properly as a perfectionist. The resistance, the procrastination, the overwhelm, the burnout, the struggle to focus - 90% of that automatically dissolves when you’re planning in a way that gets your perfectionist mindset on your side. You don’t need more time for your business, you just need to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist. And anyone can learn. In fact, learning Power Planning is just like learning to drive - it might be new at first but once you learn it, you put that skill on autopilot and get the benefits for a lifetime.  I walk you through the 3 steps of Power Planning - including why each step works for perfectionists - in the third part of my planning series. Listening in will help you follow through with your plans (even when navigating big life transitions), make execution 10x easier and more effective, and make you more productive without putting your personal life on hold. If you NEVER follow through with your plans and you’re tired of getting in your own way in your business, this is for you. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode361.   In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why planning properly makes execution 10x easier and more effective The best time to learn Power Planning The 3 steps of Power Planning and why they work How to be more productive without putting your personal life on hold Why you need a Growth Goal and what this means Why Power Planning is so important when navigating big life transitions   Our final 2022 enrollment week for PGSD begins at 6am New York Time on 26 October 2022: Perfectionists Getting Shit one is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have planning properly as a perfectionist and doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides the accountability to make your new-found productivity levels sustainable long-term, even if you prefer to lurk and learn from the shadows. This will be our final enrollment week for PGSD in 2022. Enrollment will open at 6am New York Time on 26 October and close at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open you can join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 19, 2022 • 57min

Ep 360: [Planning Series] 5 Ways Your Productivity Will Skyrocket When You're Planning Properly

There’s so much more to productivity than being consistent. Consistency is just the beginning… There are 5 ways that your productivity will automatically skyrocket when you’re planning properly as a perfectionist… You’ll be doing the most important tasks AND you’ll be doing them in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And you’ll be able to do that month after month after month - without burning out or having to sacrifice time with your friends and family. This is what happens naturally when you’re Power Planning. I share why - as well as how to become more productive without needing to be more disciplined, focused or motivated -  in the second part of my planning series. If you know your business would be more successful if you could just show up consistently and do the things you said you would do, this episode was made for you. Tune in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode360. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The real reason perfectionists struggle to stay consistent Why consistency is just the beginning of productivity The 5 ways your productivity will skyrocket when you’re planning properly Exactly what to focus on once you’ve developed your consistency muscle Our final 2022 enrollment week for PGSD begins at 6am New York Time on 26 October 2022: Perfectionists Getting Shit one is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have planning properly as a perfectionist and doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides the accountability to make your new-found productivity levels sustainable long-term, even if you prefer to lurk and learn from the shadows. This will be our final enrollment week for PGSD in 2022. Enrollment will open at 6am New York Time on 26 October and close at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open you can join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 17, 2022 • 52min

Ep 359: [Planning Series] The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn’t Growing Fast Enough

My 5-part planning series will show you why your follow through problem is just a planning problem. And you’ll know how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Soon you’ll be doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. You’ll uncover why your business isn’t growing fast enough, and you’ll understand the 5 ways your productivity will soar when you plan properly. You’ll know the 3 steps to Power Planning and how to follow through without having to become more motivated or disciplined. You’ll discover how to use your calendar so you can get everything done without burning out. And you’ll learn how to identify your needle movers when everything feels important. Perfectionists get in their own way when we follow the same planning advice as everyone else. But it doesn’t have to be that way… It’s time to start planning properly as a perfectionist. And anyone can learn how. In this episode, I’ll help you see the real reason the time and energy you’ve been investing into your business hasn’t paid off (yet). By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why it’s not your fault that your business hasn’t been growing quickly and the ONE thing you need to do differently. You’re sooo close to being able to make the money you want to make and have the impact you want to have with your business - there’s only ONE thing you need to change. Tune in today to discover what it is. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode359. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why perfectionists can’t follow the same planning advice as everyone else How to tell whether your perfectionism handbrake is on and why it’s not your fault Why your business isn’t currently reflecting the potential you know you have Why getting into a growth mindset is so important for perfectionists The practical steps to get into a growth mindset Why planning properly is the biggest lever you can pull for business growth   Our final 2022 enrollment week for PGSD begins at 6am New York Time on 26 October 2022: Perfectionists Getting Shit one is my program for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It will have planning properly as a perfectionist and doing the most important tasks in your business in a consistent, sustainable, productive and courageous way. And it provides the accountability to make your new-found productivity levels sustainable long-term, even if you prefer to lurk and learn from the shadows. This will be our final enrollment week for PGSD in 2022. Enrollment will open at 6am New York Time on 26 October and close at 11:59pm New York Time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open you can join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 6min

Ep 358: Navigating The Journey To Full-Time Entrepreneurship with Christy Romano

In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Christy, about her journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur with the help of PGSD. Christy Romano is a Certified Health Coach on a mission to help perfectionists nourish their bodies, break free from anxiety, and love the skin they’re in. Through her healing journey she learned effective strategies to rewire her anxious mind, overcome perfectionism and take care of her body holistically. She’s now guiding her clients as they build a healthy, balanced lifestyle to thrive inside and out. Christy joined PGSD in 2020 and went full-time with her business in 2021. I’m excited for you to hear the ups and downs of Christy’s business journey, especially if you’re also navigating the journey of going from full-time work to being full-time in your business. This important episode is going to normalise what often happens when you make this transition, including the decisions to be made, the questions to answer and the feelings that come up. This will show you how the experience can look like so that when you go through it with your own business, you never mistakenly think you’re off track. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode358. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Christy’s honest experience moving from full-time work to full-time entrepreneur The decisions and questions that came up for Christy through this transition How navigating the transition to a full-time business often is not linear How to handle the fears and doubts that come up during this transition How Power Planning helped Christy in her journey to being full-time in your business What to do if you’re technically full-time but not really (because you aren’t making enough money yet) PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022: The PGSD Process will have you getting out of your own way in your business and planning properly as a perfectionist. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 26 October and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Christy’s website: https://www.nutritionrefresh.com/ Christy’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionrefresh/ Christy’s Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/nutritionrefresh Christy’s Pinterest account: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritionrefresh/ Episode 125: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planningseries Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Oct 2, 2022 • 1h 11min

Ep 357: Using Power Planning To Get Into Creative Flow with Rachel Brown

In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow. Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art full time but was too afraid to put her work in front of potential customers and start selling. With the help of PGSD and Power Planning, Rachel finally opened her online art store and made her first sales - all while working fewer hours than she had before. I’m excited for you to hear how Rachel used Power Planning to grow her business and become the artist she wanted to be (without feeling stressed). Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode357. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to never feel pressured or stressed when Power Planning Rachel’s honest experience when she first started Power Planning The practical things that Rachel does with her Power Planning to keep it flexible What Rachel does when she feels inspired to create during her clean rest How to stop resenting the time your full-time job is taking from your business How to accurately estimate how long a creative task will take you When Rachel checks in on her calendar and why it’s never stressful if she’s behind   PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022: The PGSD Process will have you getting out of your own way in your business and planning properly as a perfectionist. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 26 October and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Rachel’s instagram account: instagram.com/showherwork Rachel’s website: showherwork.com Episode 342: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planningseries Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Sep 25, 2022 • 1h 40min

Ep 356: Launching While Pregnant With Twins (Part 2: Launch Period + Evaluation)

In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. This is the second part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have). It will show you how you can get out of your own way when you’re selling - even when the unexpected comes up. Tune in to listen to a ‘real time’ update from the launch period and my honest evaluation afterwards. In these updates I talk through the numbers, mindset work, strategy and more! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode356 In This Episode You’ll Learn: What my self-coaching looks like during launch week The mindset shifts that kept me committed to my goal The statistics we were tracking and why Why mindset is more important than strategy What our final numbers were (sign ups, revenue, podcast ep downloads etc) PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022: The PGSD Process will have you getting out of your own way in your business and planning properly as a perfectionist. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 26 October and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planningseries Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
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Sep 18, 2022 • 1h 14min

Ep 355: Launching While Pregnant With Twins (Part 1: Pre-Launch Period)

In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. Though I’ve now launched multiple times, working on a launch while being pregnant with twins was a beautiful surprise! This is the first part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have). It will show you how you can get out of your own way when you’re selling - even when the unexpected comes up. Tune in to listen to an update that I recorded during the pre-launch period (right before the doors to PGSD opened). I talk through the launch plan and strategy, the mindset work I’m doing, and what I’m doing differently compared with our last launches. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode355. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What our goal is for the PGSD launch and why The mindset work I’m personally doing to stay committed to the goal What I’m doing differently compared with our last launches How I decided what our launch strategy would be PGSD is opening to new students on 26 October 2022: The PGSD Process will have you getting out of your own way in your business and planning properly as a perfectionist. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done will be opening at 6am New York time on 26 October and closing at 11:59pm New York time on 1 November 2022. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.   Featured In The Episode: Episode 257: Pregnancy + Perfectionism Episode 277: How To Take Time Off Without Your Business Suffering (To Have A Baby, Go On Vacation, Create More Freedom etc) Episode 316: Behind The Scenes Of A $250k Launch (Part 1: Pre-Launch Period) Episode 317: Behind The Scenes Of A $250k Launch (Part 2: Launch Period) Episode 336: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 1: Content Creation) Episode 337: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 2: Pre-Launch Period) Episode 338: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 3: Launch Period) Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planningseries Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

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