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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 142: How To Use Deadlines To Become More Productive Sep 18, 2019

Show notes

Perfectionists love leaving everything until the last minute. It allows them to blame procrastination for a poor outcome and feel extra smart if they manage to pull it all off. But waiting for the last minute is a dangerous habit, especially since most of the important things in life don't have a deadline!

This raises the question of whether perfectionists should rely on deadlines to become more productive and if so, how they should use them. So that's what I'm talking about in this episode!

Tune in to learn the real reason perfectionists do their best work under pressure, the different ways that deadlines help perfectionists and the most effective way to use deadlines to become more productive.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why I used to believe that I did my best work at the last minute
The real reason perfectionists are more productive when they have an external deadline
Whether deadlines are good or bad for perfectionists
The important role that deadlines play in achieving goals
How to use deadlines to become more productive

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Episode 73: How To Stop Putting Things Off Until The Last Minute
Episode 89: How To Turn Any Goal Into A Realistic Action Plan
Episode 141: 3 Signs You're Secretly Addicted To Chaos

Ep 141: 3 Signs You're Secretly Addicted To Chaos Sep 15, 2019

Show notes

While perfectionists want everything in their lives to be perfectly organised, the irony is that they actually stop themselves from creating this reality - without even realising it! And one of the reasons they do this is because of their secret addiction to chaos and drama.

Most perfectionists would swear that they want to avoid drama and chaos, so it can be confronting to realise that you might be manufacturing drama and chaos in your life. In this episode I'm talking about why we do this, 3 signs that you're secretly addicted to chaos and what to do about it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why perfectionists can become addicted to chaos and drama
The sneaky ways perfectionists create chaos and drama in their life
The real reason you can't give up your procrastination habit
How being disorganised is secretly serving you
What to do if you're constantly complaining or worrying
How to stop being addicted to chaos and drama

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Episode 88: 3 Surprising Causes of Procrastination
Episode 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules

Ep 140: Everything Will Be OK Sep 11, 2019

Show notes

As perfectionists, we can be our own worst enemies. I know from experience! But over the last few years, I've learned how to be truly kind to myself when things aren't going to plan. In this episode, I'm sharing how I do it.

Featured In The Episode:

Episode 87: How I Manage Anxious Thoughts

Ep 139: Why You Shouldn't Avoid Failure Sep 08, 2019

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Have you been downgrading your goals so that you can avoid disappointment? If so, you're not alone. And I'm here to help!

In this episode, I'm talking about the important role that failure plays in personal growth and when you should choose failure over success. If you're smart, you've got a lot of potential and you're ticking all the boxes - and yet you never feel successful - this episode is for you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to choose growth and potential failure over success
How I've been playing small to feel success
Specific examples of how you might be playing small to feel successful
The two kinds of failure and which one to pursue
Why pursuing failure doesn't mean letting yourself off the hook
How to identify the moments where you can choose growth over success

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Episode 42: What It's Really Like To Invest In Yourself
Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential
Episode 279 of The Life Coach School Podcast: Failure Tolerance

Ep 138: How To Start Sep 04, 2019

Show notes

Getting started is one of the biggest challenges that perfectionists face. So in this episode, I'm sharing why it's so hard to get started and what to do about it!

I'm sharing the lessons I've personally learned when it comes to getting started, a powerful analogy that will make getting started easier than ever before plus practical things to do if you can't make yourself take that first step.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why we resist starting, even when it's something we genuinely want to do
The question that always helps me get started and how to use it
My journey with getting started
An analogy that has helped me evaluate whether it's the right time to get started
Why starting is better than researching
What to do if you just can't get started

Featured In The Episode:

Ep 137: Personal Growth Update August 2019 Sep 01, 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 butterflies when you're doing the real work).

This month has been an incredible one. I started the month in Los Angeles, where I taught a business workshop, before heading to Las Vegas for Tony Robbins' Business Mastery event. I also officially started working full-time in my business and learned how to be productive from home. When I returned from the States, I got back into my exercise habit seamlessly (I'll tell you how in this episode) and

Tune in to hear what I've been getting up to, what I've been working on behind the scenes and some personal development inspo. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What I learned from Tony Robbins' Business Mastery Event in Las Vegas
What I got up to in Los Angeles and the biggest highlights
Why I'll be doing more in-person events in the future (watch this space!)
How to be productive from home
My best tips on getting back into an exercise habit after you return from holidays
What I'm reading at the moment

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Tony Robbins - Business Mastery
Episode 116: Personal Growth Update May 2019
Manifestation Babe
JetSuiteX
Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset
Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset
Episode 131: How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking
Good To Great by Jim Collins
Jim Collins' Interview on The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast
Building A Storybrand by Donald Miller
A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Ep 136: What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy? Aug 28, 2019

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Until recently, I believed that success was hard. And that if it wasn't hard then it wasn't deserved.

But success doesn't have to be hard. In fact, for the majority of us, the only reason that success is hard is because we're overcomplicating it!

In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful journaling prompt that will help you create clarity and get out of your own way. I also dive into the hesitations that perfectionists have when using this question and make a few important distinctions that'll make this question your new best friend.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The best question to ask yourself when you're starting a new project or habit
The two biggest reasons perfectionists overcomplicate their lives
How perfectionists use complexity as an excuse not to take action
Why so many of us believe that we don't deserve success unless we worked hard for it
The difference between ease and comfort
A powerful journaling strategy
How to use this journaling prompt in your everyday life

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
Tim Ferriss
Episode 19: 3 Questions That Changed My Life
Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential

Ep 135: 7 Signs You Have A Fixed Mindset Aug 25, 2019

Show notes

There's a difference between intellectual knowledge and actually living what you know. A BIG difference. Which means that knowing about the growth mindset is not the same as having a growth mindset.

I've recorded many episodes on this topic before but thought it might be helpful to share 7 signs that you still have a fixed mindset. But just remember - having a fixed mindset is nothing to beat yourself up about. That's not the point of this episode! The point is to help you take your self-awareness to a deeper level so you can create the mindset and the life you want. Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What the fixed mindset is and the kind of life it creates
7 signs you have a fixed mindset and what to do about it
Why being smart isn't something you should be aiming for
The real reason you want everything to be natural and effortless
How to stop fearing wasted effort
What it takes to actually pursue your potential
The quickest way to create a growth mindset

Featured In The Episode:

Ep 134: How To Not Quit Aug 21, 2019

Show notes

Personal development sounds very inspiring and glamorous. But the reality of personal development is that we're intentionally bringing up our fears and doubts so that we can overcome them - and that doesn't feel good!

In this episode, I'm sharing my advice on what to do when you feel like quitting. I hope you find it helpful and that it gives you the strength to keep going (because if you persist, you will succeed).

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The difference between the discomfort of stagnation and the discomfort of growth
How to persist through discomfort even when it's painful
Why quitting won't make you feel better
Why it's a good thing that personal development will never feel more comfortable
The sneaky ways we quit on our goals to avoid disappointment

Featured In The Episode:

Episode 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential

Ep 133: 5 Practical Tips To Help You Take Better Notes Aug 18, 2019

Show notes

Last week, I attended Tony Robbins' Business Mastery event in Las Vegas. It was absolutely incredible but there was A LOT of information to digest! In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I take notes when I'm attending events like this as well as 5 practical tips to help you take better notes.

If you're putting time and effort into your personal development but you're not getting results, effective note taking could be a skill you need to work on. Tune in to learn the biggest mistakes perfectionists make with note taking and how to take action following an inspiring event (without the overwhelm).

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to take better notes at conferences, events and workshops
Why you shouldn't take notes the same way you took notes in school
The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with note taking
How to avoid overwhelm and take action following an event
Key mindset shifts that will help you make the most of what you learn
Exactly how I take notes when I'm at a conference, event or workshop

Here's what my notes look like!

[INSERT PHOTO OF MY NOTES]

Featured In The Episode:

Tony Robbins - Business Mastery
Episode 81: How To Make The Most of Self-Help Books

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