The Perfectionism Project

If you’ve listened to The Perfectionism Project before you’ll know that what I teach isn’t how to ‘overcome’ perfectionism but how to create a growth mindset. I teach this way because creating a growth mindset is something positive you can focus on AND because if you’re able to get into a growth mindset, your perfectionist tendencies will naturally fall away.   But how do you actually create a growth mindset? I’ve shared my thoughts on this before but in this episode, I want to talk about the exact thoughts that create a growth mindset and a growth mindset project of my own. If you want to be more successful and actually appreciate that success, this episode is for you!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   How to create your own growth mindset project Why perfectionists never feel satisfied with their goals The exact thoughts that create a growth mindset + the thoughts that don’t The power of asking yourself better questions How to skip over the self-doubt when you set a big goal   Featured In The Episode:     Mindset by Carol Dweck Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset Episode 57: 7 Differences Between High Achievers + Perfectionists Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes That Perfectionists Make    

Perfectionism stops so many incredible women from reaching their potential - and that’s especially the case when it comes to going live, podcasting, getting on video or speaking in front of a crowd!   In this episode, I dive into the fears and doubts that stop perfectionists from showing up live and exactly what to do about them (since I’ve experienced them all myself). If you’ve been dreaming of putting yourself out there but find yourself scared of messing up, being unhelpful, going blank and not being qualified enough - this episode is for you!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   The fears I had, and still have, around podcasting, live streaming and public speaking Whether you should get a qualification to help you feel more confident What to do if you’re scared of forgetting what to say The real reason you’re struggling to figure out what to say Why I never edit ‘mistakes’ out of my podcast episodes How I feel before public speaking My best advice on how to ignore your doubts and go live anyway   Featured In The Episode:     My 1:1 coaching services Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge    

May 2019 was an interesting and exciting month for me. The first half was filled with lessons about showing up, surrendering and letting go. The second half was filled with new experiences, new people and new information. I learned A LOT and am so excited to share the best of it with you in this episode.   This month I welcomed 222 women into my monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I spent 8 nights in Cairns for Tony Robbins’ Date With Destiny event, I spoke to 130 girls at a local school and then I was forced to let myself rest without guilt as I recovered from a cold. Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   What I learned launching Perfectionists Getting Shit Done What I thought about Date With Destiny + whether I’d recommend it My biggest takeaways from Date With Destiny How I felt before my very first paid speaking engagement Why I gave myself permission to rest and recover without guilt How I’m going with my goal to write 3 quotes every day for 2019 An update on my personal development experiment for the second quarter of 2019   Featured In The Episode:     Episode 115: Master Your State, Master Your Mind   Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

What if there were a few simple things you could do each day to make yourself feel more energetic, more motivated and more productive? Guess what… there are! In this episode I’m sharing easy ways for you to master your physical state so you can master your mind. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you need to master your physical state if you truly want to master your mindset The best tips I learned from Date With Destiny about managing your physiology Easy ways to feel more energetic, motivated and productive Why you need to stop telling yourself that you’re tired and what to do instead The difference between incantations and affirmations plus which approach I recommend How I’ll be managing my state on a daily basis Featured In The Episode:  Date With Destiny Date With Destiny Spotify Playlist I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix Documentary You can now listen to this podcast on Podcoin.

My favourite thing about being a mindset coach is helping my clients do things they never thought were possible. And helping them do those things in a matter of weeks.   How do they get such incredible results so quickly? They learn how to take action before they feel confident. And that action then creates confidence. In this episode, I’m sharing how to take action before you feel ready. And what it really feels like to be pursuing your goals relentlessly.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Where confidence comes from and why that’s important What action takers *really* feel like when they’re pursuing their big goals The power of action in creating self-confidence Why personal growth will always be uncomfortable How to get yourself into action before you feel ready   Featured In The Episode:   My 1:1 coaching services

I have a non-negotiable rule with my coaching clients - they must have one clear goal they’re working towards. So always, without fail, we do that challenging task in our first call together.   My clients want to set multiple goals, they want to set vague goals, they want to set no goals. And to be honest with you, I find myself squirming away from goals too. If we’re in a fixed mindset, goals make us feel vulnerable. Goals might create evidence that we’re not good enough - so we try to avoid them.   But there’s a very good reason that I insist my clients and the women in my membership have one clear goal to work towards. And that’s what I’m talking about in this episode. Tune in to learn about the point of goals and why they’re so powerful.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why it’s important to have one clear goal, even when you’re resistant to choosing one The sneaky ways that perfectionists sabotage their goals Why goal-setting and self-worth are not related Why I never set myself ‘realistic’ goals The difference between striving from ambition and striving from lack What will happen if you don’t have goals   Featured In The Episode:   My 1:1 coaching services Get Out Of Your Own Way - Find out more and join here Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Episode 65: How To Pursue Multiple Goals At Once Episode 72: 12 Practical Tips For Setting Powerful Goals Episode 79: The Final Update On My Impossible Goal + My Goals For 2019 Episode 84: How To Escape The Self-Pity Cycle Episode 89: How To Turn Any Goal Into A Realistic Action Plan

When I look back on my life, I can see that there are decisions that changed the entire trajectory of my business and my life. Some of these decisions felt big and some of these decisions felt small, but all of these decisions made an impact. And that’s what I’m sharing in this episode!   Tune in to hear about 5 decisions that changed me and my business forever. I share why I made these decisions, whether it was easy or hard, the ripple effect it’s had, how to make decisions, when to invest in yourself and so much more. I hope this episode helps you with the decisions you need to make!   My new monthly membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is now officially open! But the founding membership prices is only available until registration closes at midnight (EDT) on Friday, 17 May 2019. Visit samlaurabrown.com/membership to find out more and become a founding member.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   The power of decision and how I make hard decisions What investing in yourself really feels like and why I do it How I started my blog even though I was full of fear and doubt The process I went through to leave my full-time accounting job for blogging Why a monthly personal development membership is the best money I spend How I decided to invest in a mindset coach Why you have to let go of something good to get something great What’s included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with   Featured In The Episode:   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member Episode 1: My Story So Far Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine Episode 42: What It’s ReallyLike To Invest In Yourself Tim Ferriss’ Fear-Setting Exercise Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars

This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 5 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing the one thing you must do to create your dream life.   If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, it’s not too late! Make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. And you’ll get instant access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation too!   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why discomfort is necessary for personal growth The cost of playing small to avoid discomfort The importance of having one clear goal and why perfectionists avoid it The biggest difference between a perfectionist and high achiever What’s included in my new membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Why I created my new membership and what it will help you with   Featured In The Episode:   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 3 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing 3 ways you’re sabotaging your personal growth.   If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you’ll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why perfectionists put so much pressure on themselves to succeed The true difference between a fixed and growth mindset Why I constrain myself to a small number of personal development teachers How to set goals when you’re scared of disappointment The biggest ways that perfectionists self-sabotage when setting goals Why investing in your personal development makes such a big difference How and why I pay money for information that I could get for free   Featured In The Episode:   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here

This week, I’m running a FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge to celebrate the launch of my new membership - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. For Day 1 of my FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, I’m sharing my must-have mindset habits.   I’m talking about the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with personal development, my favourite habits, the difference between passive habits and active habits as well as how to create inspiring habits of your own.   If you haven’t yet joined my Makeover Your Mindset Challenge, make sure you go to samlaurabrown.com/challenge to sign up. Day 2 and Day 4 of the challenge will be happening via email only, plus you’ll get access to my FREE 10-minute Growth Mindset Meditation.   In This Episode You’ll Learn:   Why you haven’t been seeing REAL results with personal development The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with self-help How I invest in myself and why it gets me big results What a mental ‘blindspot’ is and how to finally see them The difference between passive habits and active habits The question that will switch you from passive mode into active mode My favourite personal development habits The journaling exercise that changed my life forever An assignment to help you take your personal development to the next level   Featured In The Episode:   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Learn more and become a founding member FREE Makeover Your Mindset Challenge - Join here