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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 32 MIN

Episode 79: 'Start Poorly: Why Perfectionism Kills More Dreams Than Failure Ever Will' with Justin Grifford

from The Rev Rx Podcast | Conversations On What Matters Most · host Rev. Chad Potts, PharmD

Most of us fear failure. But the truth? Perfectionism kills more dreams than failure ever will.Pastor and author Justin Grifford joins the Rev Rx Podcast to talk about why waiting for perfect conditions is a death sentence for your calling—and why starting poorly is actually the way God grows us.We dig into:The 5 phases of growth: Dream → Plan → Start → Grind → FinishWhy “perfect plans” end in dead dreamsHow perfectionism is really fear in disguiseWhy progress matters more than polishPractical ways to sidestep perfection and finally startHow grace covers imperfect beginnings📚 Check out Justin’s book Start Poorly and resources at JustinGrifford.comConnect with [email protected]: @chadpottspharmd or @revrxwellnessconsultingFB: Chad Potts or RevRx

Most of us fear failure. But the truth? Perfectionism kills more dreams than failure ever will.Pastor and author Justin Grifford joins the Rev Rx Podcast to talk about why waiting for perfect conditions is a death sentence for your calling—and why starting poorly is actually the way God grows us.We dig into:The 5 phases of growth: Dream → Plan → Start → Grind → FinishWhy “perfect plans” end in dead dreamsHow perfectionism is really fear in disguiseWhy progress matters more than polishPractical ways to sidestep perfection and finally startHow grace covers imperfect beginnings📚 Check out Justin’s book Start Poorly and resources at JustinGrifford.comConnect with [email protected]: @chadpottspharmd or @revrxwellnessconsultingFB: Chad Potts or RevRx

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Most of us fear failure. But the truth? Perfectionism kills more dreams than failure ever will.Pastor and author Justin Grifford joins the Rev Rx Podcast to talk about why waiting for perfect conditions is a death sentence for your calling—and why...

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