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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 152: Why You Never Have Enough Time Nov 03, 2019

Show notes

While perfectionists love feeling productive and dream of being more organised - it's a reality that most of us struggle to create. If you feel like you never have enough time, then this episode is going to be incredibly helpful - I'm diving into 7 reasons you never have enough time and what to do about it. I hope you find it helpful!

I'm also excited to announce that Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, our membership community for recovering perfectionists, is officially open to new members again as of today! If you'd like to find out more about it or join us, visit samlaurabrown.com/membership.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to stop creating fires for your future self to put out
Why your commitments with yourself must be non-negotiable
What to do when you feel overwhelmed
The real reason you can't say no and put too much on your plate
Why you need to stop multitasking to be more productive
Why making strong decisions is essential for time management
The importance of creating habits that will keep you organised

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Our membership community, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Sign up today!

Ep 151: Personal Growth Update October 2019 Oct 30, 2019

Show notes

Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you're on the journey (hint: it's not rainbows and daisies when you're doing the real work).

October was not-so-glamorous and in this episode I'm sharing why! Tune in to hear how I feel about full-time entrepreneurship now that I'm 3 months in, exactly how (and how much) I pay myself, what I'm reading, what I'm doing to grow our business and more!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How I feel about full-time entrepreneurship now I've been doing it for 3 months
Exactly how I pay myself, how much I pay myself and why
Why I'm growing our team and who I've hired
What I've been working on behind the scenes
The books I've been reading this month
Why I highly recommend Linchpin by Seth Godin
The importance of play and why you shouldn't take yourself so seriously

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Ep 150: What To Do When You Feel Unproductive Oct 27, 2019

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If you've been feeling unproductive, this episode is for you! Perfectionists hate feeling unproductive - but ironically, it's our hatred for stagnation that perpetuates it! In this episode, I'm sharing my very best tips on what to do when you feel unproductive. I hope you find it helpful.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The real reason you feel unproductive
Why it's important to distinguish busywork from needle-moving tasks
A practical journaling exercise to help you become more productive
The reason I force myself to take day's off
Why working less will make you more productive
Why being productive doesn't feel inspiring or motivating
What my most productive days look like

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Episode 75 - How To Stop Working For Work's Sake
Episode 101 - How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty
Episode 131 - How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking

Ep 149: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome Oct 20, 2019

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Have you ever felt like you don't deserve the success you've achieved or been scared others will find out that you're not as talented, smart or artistic as they think? If so, there's a good chance you're experiencing imposter syndrome.

Left unchecked, imposter syndrome will make you play small, downgrade your dreams and stop you from achieving your goals. So in this episode, I'm sharing what I personally do when I experience imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What imposter syndrome is and what it feels like
The reason that you experience imposter syndrome
Why imposter syndrome will make you sabotage your success
Whether you should pursue further education to help you feel more confident
Why I experience imposter syndrome whenever my business is growing
The real reason you're scared that people will call you a fraud

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Episode 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge

Ep 148: Are You A Lazy Perfectionist? Oct 16, 2019

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According to Urban Dictionary, a lazy perfectionist is someone who wants everything to be perfect and has high standards but doesn't have the will to do what's necessary to reach them. But is a lazy perfectionist really a thing? That's what I'm talking about in this episode!

If you identify as being lazy or think you might be a lazy perfectionist, this episode is for you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The difference between perfectionism and laziness
Why perfectionism and laziness can look the same
Whether it's possible to be a lazy perfectionist
How to upgrade your self-image if you view yourself as being lazy
Why I never call myself lazy, even if I'm procrastinating

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Ep 147: Why Personal Growth Is Hard Oct 13, 2019

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Does your personal growth journey feel like an uphill battle? Do you feel like you're taking one step forward and two steps back? That's how it goes! And in this episode, I'm going to be talking about why it's hard AND why that's actually a good thing.

I'm sharing the 4 stages of personal growth, how to identify which stage you're in and what to do to move to the next one. I hope this episode inspires you to stick with it and helps you see that the messy middle is where the real magic happens - even though it doesn't feel like it!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What to do when giving up feels easier than persisting
Why we stagnate and how to get out of stagnation
How to keep yourself feeling empowered on your personal growth journey
What to focus on at every stage of personal growth
Why we self-sabotage and how to avoid it
What to do when you're stuck in the messy middle

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here

Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image

Episode 106: Answering Your Questions About How To Change Your Self-Image

Episode 126: 3 Steps To Create An Empowering Self-Image

Episode 134: How To Not Quit

Episode 138: How To Start

Episode 105: What A Six Figure Business *Really* Feels Like

Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This

Ep 146: Personal Growth Update September 2019 Oct 02, 2019

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Every month, I record a personal growth update to help you get a feel for what personal development is *really* like when you're on the journey (hint: it's not rainbows and butterflies when you're doing the real work).

I've had a lot going on behind the scenes this month! Setting into a new routine at home, getting the new membership site up and running for my membership Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, diving deep into mindset and more. Tune in to find out what I got up to!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why I've decided to dive back into my law of attraction work and how I've been doing it
What I changed my affirmation to and why I changed it
How I'm working on improving my systems and processes behind the scenes
What I'm doing to organise my digital files
Why it's important to develop an identity outside of career and how I'm doing it

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Baiia Swimwear
Rich Babe Academy
Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine
Systems Rock

Ep 145: What Are You Waiting For? Sep 29, 2019

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If there's one thing perfectionists love doing, it's waiting. When we're waiting - we're not messing up! It's the safest way to avoid failure but also the surest way to create failure. Waiting just doesn't lead to success!

In this episode, I'm calling you out on this waiting game! Tune in to hear about the many ways that perfectionists waiting for the perfect time (including some more subtle ways) and what to do about it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to tell whether you're using lack of time as an excuse
Why waiting for more money isn't the best strategy
What to do if you're always researching and never feel like you know enough
How waiting diminishes self-trust and self-confidence
The best way to tell whether you're waiting for certainty
What waiting for success looks like and why we've got the equation backwards
What to do if you're waiting for different circumstances
How to stop waiting for your friends and family to be more supportive

Featured In The Episode:

Buy Perfect Blogger
Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here

Ep 144: 3 Mistakes That Are Stopping You From Succeeding Online Sep 25, 2019

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No matter how much potential you have, there are certain mistakes that could stop you from succeeding online. I've made these mistakes before and so have my clients - so it's not a problem if they happen! It's only a problem if you don't catch them, which is why I'm telling you about them today.

If you want to learn how to build a successful blog, be sure to buy Perfect Blogger before registration closes at midnight (EDT) on Sunday, 29 September 2019. Perfect Blogger is my online course that'll teach you how to build a successful blog. You'll learn the strategies I used to quit my full-time job for blogging, build a six-figure business and impact thousands of women from around the world.

There will never be a better time to start blogging and Perfect Blogger is here to fast-track your journey. It's simple - decide to give blogging a real shot, follow the Perfect Blogger plan and build a successful blog. Click here to buy Perfect Blogger and create the success you deserve.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why you shouldn't try to figure out everything on your own, even though you're smart
Whether fear and doubt is a sign you won't succeed
The fears and doubts I had when I started blogging
Why you need to give yourself permission to be successful
Whether it's naive to think that you create find a career you love
Why I'm updating Perfect Blogger and how to get the new version for free

Featured In The Episode:

Perfect Blogger (registration closes at midnight (EDT) on 29 September 2019)
Nicki Minaj documentary

Ep 143: My 5 Biggest Takeaways From Business Mastery Sep 22, 2019

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I invested $10,000 to attend Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar in Las Vegas and I couldn't be more grateful that I did! I learned so many new things, was reminded of important things I'm not doing and spent 5 days surrounded by ambitious, like-minded entrepreneurs. It was a dream come true!

In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 biggest takeaways from Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar as well as how they've changed my business and weekly routine. I also talk about whether I'd recommend going and how I make the most of these intense events. Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What my weekly CEO routine looks like
The difference between a business owner and a business operator
Why more revenue won't solve all of your business problems
The 7-step Story Brand framework that will help you reach your ideal customer with ease
The lifecycle of a business and why it's so important to know which stage you're in
How to guarantee that every investment in yourself will pay off
The power of normalising your goals
How I take action on what I learn about business seminars without feeling overwhelmed
Whether I'd recommend attending Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Seminar

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