The Perfectionism Trap

An episode of the The Mind-Body Mentor podcast, hosted by Steven Jaggers, titled "The Perfectionism Trap" was published on March 23, 2026 and runs 62 minutes.

March 23, 2026 ·62m · The Mind-Body Mentor

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Summary

In this episode, Adam sits down with Steven to unpack the hidden cost of perfectionism and how it quietly holds us back from growth, creativity, and self-expression. They explore how perfectionism often stems from fear, external validation, and early conditioning, and why it can lead to procrastination, overwhelm, and missed opportunities. Steven shares powerful insights on shifting from perfection to progress by embracing iteration, learning to trust yourself, and redefining what “good enou...

Episode Description

In this episode, Adam sits down with Steven to unpack the hidden cost of perfectionism and how it quietly holds us back from growth, creativity, and self-expression. They explore how perfectionism often stems from fear, external validation, and early conditioning, and why it can lead to procrastination, overwhelm, and missed opportunities.

Steven shares powerful insights on shifting from perfection to progress by embracing iteration, learning to trust yourself, and redefining what “good enough” really means. Through real-life examples and honest reflections, the conversation highlights the importance of taking action, celebrating mistakes, and letting go of rigid expectations.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to get things just right, this episode offers a practical and refreshing perspective on moving forward with more ease, confidence, and authenticity.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Getting Started
What Is Perfectionism
How Perfectionism Shows Up
Childhood & Conditioning
Fear and Creativity
Real-Life Example
Perfectionism in Teams
Working Through Fear
Iteration Mindset
Progress Over Perfection
The 70% Rule
Mastery vs Perfectionism
Social Media & Authenticity
Perfectly Imperfect
External Validation
Trusting Yourself
Recognizing Perfectionism
The Graveyard Insight
Practical Advice
Learning From Mistakes

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