In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles of perfectionists, the issues they face as they strive for perfection in their professional and personal lives, and what they can do to overcome the all-or-nothing mindset that leads to procrastination and lead happier and more successful lives.


Our guest expert for this episode is Sam Laura Brown, a perfectionism coach, host of the top-rated podcast The Perfectionism Project and the founder of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - a group coaching program for perfectionists who are building businesses. Sam teaches perfectionists how to follow through with their plans and get out of their own way in their business.


We cover-


2:50 - What is perfectionism and how it impacts our life and business


8:30 - Perfectionism and the state of our emotions


11:45 - Understanding the past vs exploring our present day thoughts to overcome perfectionism


17:15 - Comprehensive examples to understand how it manifests in our life


28:20 - Instead of trying to manage perfectionistic tendencies, what does Sam recommend we do to alleviate its impact


30:20 - How a fixed and growth mindset contribute to perfectionism and procrastination


36:00 - Working towards milestones in a healthy way


39:00 - What mindset should we cultivate and maintain as we take on new, challenging projects to ensure steady progress


44:00 - How to set goals and planning mistakes to avoid


 


Resources recommended in the episode-


Sam Laura Brown's website - https://samlaurabrown.com/


The Perfectionism Project with Sam Laura Brown - https://samlaurabrown.com/podcast/


Join the PGSD waitlist – samlaurabrown.com/pgsd


Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups – samlaurabrown.com/power


Follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject


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