The Perfectionism Project

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Ep 391: How Power Planning Took My Business From $100k Per Year To $100k Months Apr 09, 2023

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Before Power Planning, I often got in my own way in my business.

I worked in stops and starts, I waited until the last minute to get the most important things done, I kept burning myself out from all the pressure I put on myself and I had countless planners that I abandoned after three weeks of filling them out perfectly.

Then I came to realise (1) I'm a perfectionist and (2) being a perfectionist meant I couldn't follow the same planning advice as everyone else.

And that's when everything started clicking into place…

I was already good at planning - I just needed to figure out how to plan in a way that got my perfectionist mindset on my side so I could do all the things I needed to do…

When I created what I now call Power Planning, 90% of the problems I was having with procrastination, overthinking and burnout just dissolved.

Once I learned how to plan in a way that got my perfectionist mindset working FOR me (instead of against me), I woke up each morning feeling clear on exactly what I needed to do and went to bed feeling productive and accomplished.

Instead of losing time every day to overthinking and busywork, I was getting shit done consistently and sustainably.

I was finally acting like the CEO I'd always wanted to be.

And my revenue couldn't help but reflect that…

The fact that Power Planning meant I was having a productive week, every week, took my business from $100k per year to $100k MONTHS.

All while working less hours than I ever had before.

And I know for sure that if I had Power Planning from the beginning of my business it wouldn't have taken me so long (6 years!) to make my first $100,000.

I share about this evolution in more detail - and how this led to creating The Power Planning Course - in today's episode.

We especially wanted to share this episode because at the time of releasing this, this will be your last chance to join The Power Planning Course before it closes!

The Power Planning Course is closing on 16 April at 11:59 New York Time.

The Power Planning Course will be closing and will only be available inside of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) my Group Coaching Program (doors re-open 12 June 2023).

By the way… If you join The Power Planning Course now and decide to join PGSD one day in the future, you'll also receive $500 USD off PGSD.

So if you've thinking about joining The Power Planning Course, don't miss out on this LAST opportunity to join while you still can!

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode391.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Sam's evolution as she grew her business with Power Planning
How Power Planning made all the difference in Sam's business
How Power Planning helps you get out of inaction and worrying what other people think of you
What's included in The Power Planning Course
The Power Planning Course will only be available in PGSD after 16 April 2023

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning (closing on 16 April 2023 at 11:59pm New York Time)
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 390: Behind The Scenes With My Community Manager Apr 02, 2023

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Long-time podcast listeners will have heard me mention Daisy, my community and operations manager, when I've chatted about my business. In this episode you'll hear from Daisy about how my team and I run things behind the scenes, including the decisions and questions that have come up in the process of growing my business.

You'll also hear about Daisy's journey to working with her perfectionism mindset since she joined PGSD in 2019. Daisy went from getting in her own way to following through with her plans with the help of PGSD.

By the end of this episode, you'll learn how my team creates processes to scale my business, how we support our clients, and Daisy's #1 tip so you can begin working on your perfectionist mindset.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode390.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Daisy's honest experience with letting go of her perfectionism handbrake in PGSD
Why the support inside PGSD helps perfectionist entrepreneurs grow
How my community manager supports our customers behind the scenes
Daisy's #1 tip to begin working with your perfectionist mindset right now
How to create processes to scale your business
Why leaning into your own wisdom is important in business (even when it goes against popular business advice)

Featured In The Episode:

Episode 380: 5 Perfectionist Beliefs I Had To Release In Order To Build My Team
Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
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Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 389: How To Stop Overthinking And Boost Your Confidence Mar 26, 2023

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The question of how to stop overthinking is one that all perfectionists face. So in this episode, I'm sharing the real reasons we overthink and practical tips to help you stop doing it - even with the big decisions.

This is some of my best advice on how to stop overthinking, learned from years of my own struggles. By the end of the episode, you'll know about why you seem to overthink everything, and how to stop it and boost your self-confidence.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode389.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The real reasons you can't stop overthinking
Why perfectionists overthink everything
Why creating more will help you to overthink less
How to stop overthinking a big decision
Practical tips to help you stop overthinking

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 388: Overcoming Perfectionism with Manifestation Babe [Interview] Mar 19, 2023

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We still get questions about a popular interview I did with Kathrin Zenkina of The Manifestation Babe Podcast in 2020. And since this is also one of my favourite interviews and still so relevant today, we wanted to make sure you got to hear it on this episode of The Perfectionism Project.

Kathrin is a world renowned master manifestation and mindset coach. She is a #1-Amazon-Best-Selling author, host of the Top-10 Podcast: The Manifestation Babe Podcast, powerhouse expert in the art of manifestation, and founder of the globally recognized personal development brand - Manifestation Babe® - which has grown into a $17M+ company in just 6 years.

I know you're going to appreciate the conversation we had about overcoming procrastination and perfectionism. Tune in to understand what perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset is, the true cause of perfectionism and how to finally become a non-procrastinator for good.

If you're someone who's been feeling stuck and getting in your own way, this episode is for you.

Note: Thank you Kathrin for giving me permission to share this interview on the podcast. We appreciate you!

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode388.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What perfectionism is and where it comes from
The difference between a fixed and growth mindset
Why perfectionists overthink
How to change your identity to align with being a non-procrastinator
How to break through feeling guilt when resting

Featured In The Episode:

The Manifestation Babe Podcast: (#131) I'm A Perfectionist and I'm Finally Admitting It
Kathrin's Instagram account: @manifestationbabe
Kathrin's website: manifestationbabe.com
Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 387: How To Know If You're Procrasti-Working? Mar 12, 2023

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Procrasti-working is when we work on our business as a form of procrastination. And if you do it, you're not alone.

Perfectionist entrepreneurs don't procrastinate in the same ways as everyone else. Instead of avoiding work, we procrasti-work. This can look like scrambling to get all of your content created each week, moving sales tasks from one to-do list to the next or eating lunch at your desk while procrasti-learning something about marketing.

This episode will teach you about the 3 types of procrasti-working. By the end of the episode, you'll know how to spot procrasti-working and my proven process for cutting it in half. Plus you'll learn why procrasti-working is a normal part of building a successful business (I still do it) and why zero procrastination is not the goal.

In this episode I dissect procrastination advice from some of the top ranked articles on google and explain why this advice doesn't work for perfectionists. The episode is worth listening to for this alone. All you need to do is hit play…

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode387.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The difference between working and procrasti-working
The hidden reasons that perfectionists procrasti-work
What happens when we cut our procrasti-working in half
Why common procrastination advice doesn't work for perfectionists
The 3 types of procrasti-working and how to tell whether you're doing them

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 386: 5 Reasons The World Needs Imperfect Leaders Like You (best of the podcast) Mar 05, 2023

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Today I'm sharing an important episode to remind you that showing up imperfectly is exactly what would serve others and make an impact in the way you want to.

This is a pep talk that gives you permission to share who you really are with your clients, your followers and your team. You don't need to pressure yourself to spend extra time making things perfect in order to serve them.

If you ever feel like you're not 'perfect' enough to help or inspire others, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover 5 reasons the world needs imperfect leaders like you - and why you don't have to have everything 'figured out' before you can.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode386.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How being perfect actually stops you from helping and inspiring others
Why it's so important to lead by example and how to do it
Why you should share your message, even when others are sharing it too
The power of imperfect leadership and why it works
What to do if you feel like you're not 'good enough' to lead others

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 385: Creating The Feeling Of Completeness Even When Everything Isn't Done Feb 26, 2023

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In Episode 378, I talked about when following through with the plans we've made with ourselves can be an act of self-care - particularly when you have anything going on in your life that's making operating at your normal capacity a challenge.

Today's episode continues that conversation, and I talk about when you determine that productivity is *not* an act of self-care and how you can create a sense of completeness even when everything isn't done. Tune in to hear what that can look like for you.

Sometimes productivity is an act of self-care and sometimes it isn't. And I found the second was the case for me a couple of days before I took time off from my business.

At that time, I had work I really wanted to do but hadn't finished and I'd need to work more days than I'd planned to get everything done. I walk you through the experience I had solving this, including the questions I asked myself and the breakthroughs I had.

By the end of this episode, you'll learn how you can feel like you can switch off from work (whether that's the end of a workday or right before a longer break) - even when the plans you had set for yourself weren't complete.

You'll learn about developing the ability to say when enough is enough, and how to make that decision in an empowering way.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode385.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Making the distinction between putting off and deliberately moving a task
The questions I worked through to create a feeling of completeness for myself
Why creating a feeling of completeness WON'T make you less productive
Why we pressure ourselves to finish things and where that inclination comes from
How to set boundaries on your work in an empowering way

Featured In The Episode:

Episode 378: How To Determine When Productivity Is An Act of Self-Care + When It's Not
Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 384: 10 Ways My Self-Image Had To Evolve So My Business Could Grow Feb 19, 2023

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Self-image is something we talk about a lot in my Perfectionists Getting Shit Done Group Coaching Program. The reason for that is the story we tell about ourselves impacts our beliefs, feelings, actions and ultimately, the results we create in our business. These all flow from how we see ourselves, whether we're conscious of it or not.

This is particularly true for perfectionists. When we try to make changes while skipping the self-image work, perfectionists often won't sustain these changes long-term. Eventually we'll go back to the habits and actions we had before.

That's why in this episode, I'm sharing the 10 ways I had to work on my own self-image to become the person who has the business I have today. Changing these 10 different areas made such a difference in my business journey, and listening in could help you uncover the self-image work you need to do to grow your business.

If you find you're having lots of breakthroughs in your business and they're challenging to sustain, this episode was made for you. Tune in today.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode384.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How self-image is a fundamental part for perfectionists growing their business
What self-image is and how to uncover it for yourself
10 ways I had to change my self-image so I could uplevel my business
Why feeling delusional can be a normal part of changing your self-image
How Power Planning helps you work on your self-image

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 383: 7 Subtle Ways Fear of Judgement Shows Up In Business Feb 12, 2023

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Fear of judgement is one of the five signs of perfectionism, and this can show up in different ways. Today, I wanted to chat about the 7 hidden ways I see this coming up for myself and my clients in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, so you have more awareness about fear of judgement and how this is showing up in your business.

People talk about perfectionism being fear of judgement or failure. But it's really a strategy to avoid the painful feeling of shame we think will come if we are judged by others. When our perfectionism handbrake is on, we are masters at judging ourselves and feeling like something must be wrong with us. It's a thought pattern our brains are used to, based on the beliefs we have about ourselves.

If you are experiencing fear of judgement in your business, know that there's nothing wrong with you. I share more in this episode, as well as why popular advice on this isn't helpful for perfectionists and practical things you can do instead.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode383.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The 7 hidden ways that fear of judgement is showing up in your business
Solutions to the ways fear of judgement manifests in your business
How fear of judgement held back my business growth
Why I get frustrated with popular advice around fear of judgement
How perfectionists can cure their fear of judgement in practical ways

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 382: Beating Yourself Up Vs Holding Yourself Accountable (best of the podcast) Feb 05, 2023

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Today I'm sharing an important episode that will make such a difference in your relationship with yourself.

During our 30-Day Stop Overthinking Challenge inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, one of our PGSDers asked whether she should feel bad for not following through with her plans. What followed was the advice I'm giving to you in this podcast episode!

If you ever feel guilty for not following through with your plans or you worry that not beating yourself up will mean you'll keep getting in your own way - this episode is going to help you understand the difference between beating yourself up and holding yourself accountable. I also share some helpful advice on the most empowering way not to let yourself off the hook.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode382.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why beating ourselves up is addictive
The real reason that beating yourself up won't motivate you to be better
How to hold yourself accountable with compassion
Why following through with your plans is an act of self-care
What to do when you catch yourself beating yourself up

Featured In The Episode:

Sign up for The Power Planning Course - samlaurabrown.com/powerplanning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

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