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Episode 43: 100% Will Never Come

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How many opportunities have you missed because you were waiting for the perfect moment?In this episode of Disgruntled, Bailey Bowlin and Gillian Johnson tackle the trap of perfectionism, the fear of failure, and the dangerous belief that you need to be 100% ready before taking action. From career changes and creative projects to personal growth and everyday decisions, they explore why waiting for certainty can keep you stuck exactly where you are.Bailey shares his philosophy of starting at 60%, learning along the way, and embracing mistakes as part of the process. Together, Bailey and Gill discuss the power of a growth mindset, why failure is often the best teacher, and how progress—not perfection—is what ultimately leads to success.If you’ve been putting off a goal, waiting for the stars to align, or convincing yourself that you’ll start “someday,” this episode is your reminder that someday is today.Why 100% readiness is a mythHow perfectionism keeps people stuckThe benefits of a growth mindsetLearning through failure and mistakesPractical ways to take action before you’re readyWhy progress beats perfection every timeIf you’re waiting until you’re 100% ready, you’ll be waiting forever. Start at 60%, adjust along the way, and trust yourself to figure out the rest.🛒 Merch: www.disgruntled.shop📬 Submit your complaints: https://forms.gle/JssEpUSofYL76i6A6

How many opportunities have you missed because you were waiting for the perfect moment?In this episode of Disgruntled, Bailey Bowlin and Gillian Johnson tackle the trap of perfectionism, the fear of failure, and the dangerous belief that you need to be 100% ready before taking action. From career changes and creative projects to personal growth and everyday decisions, they explore why waiting for certainty can keep you stuck exactly where you are.Bailey shares his philosophy of starting at 60%, learning along the way, and embracing mistakes as part of the process. Together, Bailey and Gill discuss the power of a growth mindset, why failure is often the best teacher, and how progress—not perfection—is what ultimately leads to success.If you’ve been putting off a goal, waiting for the stars to align, or convincing yourself that you’ll start “someday,” this episode is your reminder that someday is today.Why 100% readiness is a mythHow perfectionism keeps people stuckThe benefits of a growth mindsetLearning through failure and mistakesPractical ways to take action before you’re readyWhy progress beats perfection every timeIf you’re waiting until you’re 100% ready, you’ll be waiting forever. Start at 60%, adjust along the way, and trust yourself to figure out the rest.🛒 Merch: www.disgruntled.shop📬 Submit your complaints: https://forms.gle/JssEpUSofYL76i6A6

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