EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 10 MIN
S6|E13 Why Perfection is Holding You Back
from That Will Nevr Work Podcast · host Maurice D. Chism, Sr. | Entrepreneur & Business Strategist
In this episode, Maurice discusses the pitfalls of pursuing perfection and the importance of striving for excellence without getting paralyzed by unrealistic expectations. He shares personal anecdotes and insights on navigating the pressures of societal and self-imposed standards. Learn how to differentiate between healthy ambition and detrimental perfectionism.In This Episode:00:00 The Quest for Perfection01:00 Striving for Excellence03:00 The Paralyzing Effect of Perfection05:30 Perfection as an Obstacle06:50 Cultural Perspectives on Excellence08:30 Redefining SuccessKey Takeaways:Recognize the difference between striving for excellence and demanding perfection.Challenge the origin and validity of your personal “ruler” for measuring success.Forgive yourself for not meeting unrealistic expectations and allow for growth.Understand that different communities and cultures have varying levels of what they consider “perfect.”Energize yourself with the pursuit of excellence, allowing it to propel you toward your ultimate goals.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmauriceConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: [email protected] Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 🚀 Stop Doubting. Start Moving. Join The WYN Inner Circle (Skool Community) — where ideas turn into action.👉 https://bit.ly/WYNInnerCircle Download your FREE guide:5 Bold Shifts to Silence Doubt and Start Moving👉 https://bit.ly/5boldshifts📘 Ready to Go Deeper?Well, Why Not? Workbook👉 https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPlease take our survey: Podtrac Survey#ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift
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In this episode, Maurice discusses the pitfalls of pursuing perfection and the importance of striving for excellence without getting paralyzed by unrealistic expectations. He shares personal anecdotes and insights on navigating the pressures of societal and self-imposed standards. Learn how to differentiate between healthy ambition and detrimental perfectionism.In This Episode:00:00 The Quest for Perfection01:00 Striving for Excellence03:00 The Paralyzing Effect of Perfection05:30 Perfection as an Obstacle06:50 Cultural Perspectives on Excellence08:30 Redefining SuccessKey Takeaways:Recognize the difference between striving for excellence and demanding perfection.Challenge the origin and validity of your personal “ruler” for measuring success.Forgive yourself for not meeting unrealistic expectations and allow for growth.Understand that different communities and cultures have varying levels of what they consider “perfect.”Energize yourself with the pursuit of excellence, allowing it to propel you toward your ultimate goals.Resources:Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPodmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmauriceConnect With:Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMauriceWebsite: https://bit.ly/mauricechismTo be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcastBusiness Email: [email protected] Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:Spreaker: https://bit.ly/TWNWSpreakerSupport the channelPurchase our apparel: https://bit.ly/ThatWillNevrWorkPodcastapparel 🚀 Stop Doubting. Start Moving. Join The WYN Inner Circle (Skool Community) — where ideas turn into action.👉 https://bit.ly/WYNInnerCircle Download your FREE guide:5 Bold Shifts to Silence Doubt and Start Moving👉 https://bit.ly/5boldshifts📘 Ready to Go Deeper?Well, Why Not? Workbook👉 https://bit.ly/authormauricechismPlease take our survey: Podtrac Survey#ThatWillNevrWork #SilenceTheDoubt #StartBeforeYoureReady #SkoolCommunity #WellWhyNot #The1DegreeShift
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