329: 4 Gifts Of Imperfect Action

Dear Perfectionist Friend, I SEE you. I see you stuck in your mess.  I see you holding all those dreams, but crippled by analysis paralysis every time you think about taking the next step.  I see you waiting until just the right time to take the next right step - yet never actually finding just the right time.  I see you wanting more and feeling nervous, sometimes even terrified, about going after more.  I see you worrying about what others might think if you flop.  I see you anxiously stuffing your dreams into deep hiding places because you think you might fail.  If you want to know how I can see you so clearly, it’s because I AM you.  I know what it’s like to desire perfection so deeply you cannot make a decision or take any action - because... FEAR.  I know what it’s like to spend inordinate amounts of mental energy on a decision because you think making the wrong decision could ruin everything. I know what it’s like to stay stuck in your head full of worry and doubt, while parading through the world with a big cheesy grin that screams, “I’m fine. I’m even better than fine. I’m GREAT. #EVERYDAMNDAY. SO GREAT!” - but actually, feel not great at all.  Probably the most valuable lesson I’ve learned in motherhood and entrepreneurship is that perfect sucks. In fact, perfect is paralyzing. And imperfect action is ridiculously liberating.  If you fancy yourself a perfectionistic kinda gal, this episode will open your eyes in all the best ways. Listen in - maybe more than once. And take notes on the beautiful, life-changing gifts of imperfect action. Thank you to our sponsors: BruMate: Right now, Brumate is giving my listeners a special discount of 15% off your first order when you go to www.brumate.com and use our code SHAMELESS, that's BruMate. Instacart: Get your groceries delivered to your door! Save $10 off your first order at Instacart or on the Instacart mobile app when you use the promo code SHAMELESS10 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices