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The Perfectionism Project

Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs.

Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business.

Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business.

For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 598: How To Escape The Stop Start Cycle Mar 29, 2026

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The Stop Start Cycle is when you know what to do to build your business and you start doing it - but then you stop doing it before it's done and move onto something else.

When you're in the Stop Start Cycle, you have an inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action > have a different inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action on the second idea > and on and on. Lots of ideas, lots of action, nothing finished. But there's nothing wrong with you!

In this episode, I share what's really going on and how to escape the Stop Start Cycle for good so you can finally build momentum in your business.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 597: How I Use My Distraction Journal To Stay Focused Mar 24, 2026

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If you sit down to do something important for your business but then get distracted by something urgent, this episode is for you.

I'm sharing what a Distraction Journal is - and how to start using one today - so that you can follow through on the uncomfortable tasks that need to be completed to build your business. I'm also sharing why perfectionist thinking causes us to distract ourselves in the first place and the practical things you can do about it.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 596: When You're Scared But Ready To Quit Your Job Mar 15, 2026

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If you're 99% ready to quit your job but scared to do it, this episode is for you. I'm talking about the perfectionist fears that come up when you're thinking about leaving your job behind. I share my story, what I coached a PGSDer on today that will help you too and how to find the courage to make the leap even when your legs are trembling.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Another episode to help - Episode 458: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship.

READY FOR MORE?

The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 595: What To Do When Making Money Feels Greedy Mar 08, 2026

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If you feel greedy about making money, you won't make sales in your business. Or you'll feel bad every time you do make sales and end up hating your business and burning the whole thing down.

So in this episode I'm sharing the perfectionist thinking that's been making you feel greedy - even when you're not. And I walk you through an incredibly counterintuitive approach that will have you feeling ready to make sales without feeling guilty about it - even if you don't 'need' the money from your business because you're already financially supported by a high-paying job, a spouse or savings.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 594: How To Update A Decision Without Losing Self-Trust Mar 01, 2026

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As perfectionists, we tend to do one of two things when it comes to business decisions. We either (1) tie our own hands behind our back and refuse to change the decision for fear of being flaky or (2) we change our mind constantly and never follow through long enough to see results.

To grow your business you need to be able to update your decisions. In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact process for updating decisions without losing self-trust or being flaky - as well as three decisions I've recently made in my own business.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

The Power Planning Course is now open!

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 593: How To Stop Rebelling Against Your Calendar (best of the podcast) Feb 22, 2026

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Our perfectionist all-or-nothing mindset is what makes us rebel from our calendars. That is, unless you're planning properly as a perfectionist.

I used to be the person who couldn't follow through with my calendar for more than a couple of days. Yet no matter how much time I spent planning everything out, I kept rebelling. It wasn't because I didn't have what it takes to be my own boss. It was simply because I was unknowingly making some pretty big planning mistakes that were making my perfectionist mindset working against me.

In this episode I'm sharing 8 calendaring mistakes that are unknowingly causing you to rebel against your calendar. And I walk you through how Power Planning solves for each of them in the easiest and most practical way. If you want to be able to rely on yourself to follow through with your plans whilst having lots of flexibility and freedom in your week, this episode is for you.

READY FOR MORE?

The Power Planning Course is now open!

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 592: The Art of Finishing Your Day When You Said You Would (best of the podcast) Feb 18, 2026

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One of my favourite feelings is finishing my work day at the exact minute I planned, with everything essential complete. And this episode is a masterclass on how you can do it too.

Tune in to learn why finishing on time is a skill worth developing, the self-image you need to develop to make it possible and the tools that make it easy. You'll hear the practical steps to follow, what it looks like in practice and how to avoid the common mistakes and misconceptions that will stop you from finishing on time.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 591: How To Get Shit Done When There's No Deadline Feb 15, 2026

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If you work well under pressure but struggle to take action when there's no deadline, this episode is for you.

Most of the tasks that actually grow your business don't come with external pressure. So they get pushed back. Again and again.

In this episode, I break down why that happens and what actually needs to change if you want to consistently follow through without relying on last-minute urgency.

This isn't about becoming more disciplined. It's about understanding the perfectionist pattern that keeps you stuck - and shifting the way you approach your work so you can take action even when no one is watching.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently follow through with your plans, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching and support to take consistent action and grow your business, join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 590: Where To Begin When You Don't Know Where To Begin Feb 11, 2026

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If you've ever sat down to work on your business and thought "I don't even know where to begin", this episode is for you.

Not knowing where to begin isn't a clarity problem - it's a perfectionism problem. In this episode, I walk you through a real client story and the three simple steps that took her from "I don't know where to begin" to getting started, following through and achieving her goal.

If you've been circling your ideas, second-guessing your next move or telling yourself you need a better plan before you start then this episode will create an important shift for you. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you always know what to work on each week, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching and support to take consistent action and grow your business, join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 589: Going For Your Business Dreams Feb 05, 2026

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Your business dreams matter. They're not going to leave you alone, even if you don't act on them. So you may as well go for them.

In this episode I share why being someone who is going for your business dreams will transform every area of your life for the better, why going all-in doesn't mean neglecting your personal life and how Perfectionists Getting Shit Done supports you to go for your business dreams without burning out.

JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are closing tomorrow - at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Join now by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

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