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Feb 22, 2026 22 min

SOLO | Make Money by Taking Imperfect Action

from Travis Makes Money Hosted by Travis Chappell

Travis Chappell is the creator and host of the Travis Makes Money and Travis Makes Friends podcasts, and a seasoned entrepreneur who has interviewed over a thousand of the world’s most successful people. Drawing from years of conversations, coaching, and his own business wins and losses, Travis breaks down why obsessing over optimization often keeps you stuck—and how to use preparation without letting it become procrastination in disguise. On this episode we talk about: Why over-optimization is actually procrastination in disguise How over-preparing for speeches and presentations can backfire The danger of waiting for the “perfect” opportunity or moment Signs your routines, diet, and coaching programs have gone too far Why imperfect action beats perfect planning in money and life Top 3 Takeaways Imperfect action beats perfect planning; sharpening the axe is useless if you never swing it. Over-optimizing your routines, schedule, or diet can steal time, joy, and real-life experiences from you and your family. You can’t save your way to your dream life; you need to make more money so you can both enjoy life now and build the future you want. Notable Quotes “Over-optimization can become procrastination in disguise.” “Imperfect action beats perfect planning.” “Don’t let life pass you by while you’re too busy preparing to live life.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell​ Twitter/X: https://x.com/traviscchappell​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell​ Other: https://travischappell.com​

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