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EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 4 MIN

Why Straight-A Kids Struggle as Adults

from The Nope Coach

Perfectionism keeping you stuck? You're not alone, friend. In this solo episode, Suzanne gets real about the straight-A-student conditioning that has so many of us terrified to try unless we know we'll be good at it. Whether it's launching a business, starting a podcast, or putting yourself out there creatively, this episode is a love letter to your inner overachiever, with a swift kick to the backside. Done is better than perfect. B-minus work gets results, and the truth is, you'll never get better at something you never start. In this short & mighty episode, Suzanne covers: The curse of the straight-A student in adult life Why aiming for A+ is actually sabotaging your progress How "bad" work is the only path to great work Why editing is overrated and messy is meaningful Second-hand embarrassment = growth! Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com For exclusive content, including a private solo podcast, join Suzanne's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/suzanneculberg Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter Join Networking without Schmooze with Laura & Suze, Register here - https://networkingwithoutschmooze.substack.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach podcast? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach  The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Contact Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact  

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