003: Start Before You are Ready!

In this episode of The Goal Lounge, we dive into the power of starting before you’re ready and why perfectionism is the enemy of progress. I share my own journey from being a perfectionist—a habit rooted in my high-pressure career in air traffic control—to learning to embrace imperfection in life, business, and even this very podcast. You’ll learn why taking messy, imperfect action is the key to success and why waiting to feel "ready" could be holding you back. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How my perfectionist tendencies from air traffic control spilled over into other areas of my life (and how it was draining me). The importance of starting before you’re ready, especially as an entrepreneur. Why you never see the messy beginnings of successful people—and how that skews our perception of what starting really looks like. Real-life examples of how taking imperfect action leads to growth and confidence. A behind-the-scenes look at why I don’t over-edit my podcast episodes and how this decision aligns with my philosophy. LINKS & RESOURCES My website: https://www.dinamakrogiannelis.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/dina.makrogiannelis