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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 132: 4 Common Misconceptions About Perfectionism Aug 14, 2019

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Before I understood what perfectionism *really* is, I thought it was a positive personality trait and I didn't think it was one I had. Perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised - right?

The more I talk about the perfectionist mindset, the more misconceptions I hear. So in this episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about perfectionism in the hope it'll make you a little more willing to let go of perfectionism and get into a growth mindset.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Whether perfectionists are neat, tidy and organised
What perfectionism really is and where this way of thinking comes from
Why perfectionism doesn't make us more successful
How perfectionism actually stops us from achieving our goals, rather than helping us
Why being a perfectionist doesn't mean you're broken
The truth about whether it's possible to escape the perfectionist mindset for good

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Ep 131: How To Eliminate All-Or-Nothing Thinking Aug 11, 2019

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One of the biggest signs that you have a perfectionist mindset is that you have an all-or-nothing approach to life. This means you're working out perfectly or you're not working out at all. You're meditating every day of the week or you're not meditating at all. You're taking massive action to build your business or you're not taking any action at all.

To escape the all-or-nothing mindset, there are a few important things you must do. One of those things is creating a growth mindset, which I've spoken more about in Episode 41, Episode 57 and Episode 100 of The Perfectionism Project. But something else that's incredibly important is ditching all-or-nothing language.

In this episode, I'm sharing how to notice your all-or-nothing language and what to say instead. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why eliminating all-or-nothing language will change your life
The most common all-or-nothing phrases
How to change your self-image so you no longer abandon healthy habit
The words I recommend cutting from your vocabulary

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Ep 130: 7 Personal Development Books For Perfectionists Aug 07, 2019

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If you're looking to improve your life without spending thousands on seminars and coaches, personal development books are a great place to start. The fact that you can get the best of someone's work, for $10-$20, is completely mind-blowing. And I recommend taking full advantage of it!

Since I get asked for book recommendations all of the time, I thought I'd share some of my favourite personal development books with you. If you want to know how to make the most of self-help books, be sure to check out Episode 81 of The Perfectionism Project to learn exactly what to do.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

7 personal development books I recommend reading and why
Why I read most self-help books more than once
The power of mastering the basics of personal development
Whether to buy the hardcopy, audiobook or Kindle version
Why intellectual knowledge is not enough to create lasting change
How to make the most of personal development books

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Ep 129: Should You Work From A To-Do List, Planner or Calendar? Aug 04, 2019

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There's nothing a perfectionist loves more than planning - it's a great way to feel productive without feeling vulnerable. But this affinity for vague or overly ambitious plans tends to leave us stuck.

In this episode, I'm sharing how to become a better planner and the practical step-by-step process that will help you do it. I'm also talking about planning tools, walking you through exactly what I use and revealing the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with planning. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Exactly how I plan my time and the tools I use to do it
The biggest mistakes that perfectionists make with planning
How to tell when you're procrasti-planning
Why planning is so tedious and what to do about it
How to avoid overwhelm when you're planning your week
Why I prefer to use a digital calendar over a paper planner

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Ep 128: Personal Growth Update July 2019 Jul 31, 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).

This month has felt incredibly challenging for me in so many ways, but finished on such a high that I've almost forgotten about the hard times! For one, I finished up at my part-time admin job and officially went full-time in my business (nearly 6 years after starting) - woohoo! I also taught my first ever in person workshop, which couldn't have gone any better. Thank you to Darelle, Steph, Katie, Ange and Jenny for being part of it.

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:

How I feel about finishing up at my part-time job
How my first ever in person workshop went and why I can't wait to do more
An upcoming opportunity for you to meet me and work with me in Los Angeles
Why you should feel proud of yourself more often and how to do it
The one thing you need to do in order to stay consistent with workouts
How to keep your workout routine when travelling
An update on my impossible goal for 2019
Where I'm travelling next month and why

Featured In The Episode:

Business Workshop in Los Angeles
Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
1:1 Coaching Services
Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset
Episode 125: How I Transitioned From My Full-Time Job To Full-Time Entrepreneurship

Ep 127: 5 Important Reminders About Your Impossible Goal Jul 28, 2019

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In my membership, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I teach the girls how to set an impossible goal for themselves. An impossible goal is an incredible tool for directing personal growth and showing us the work we need to do - but it requires a different approach to what we're used to.

In this episode, I'm sharing 5 important reminders about your impossible goal so that you can get yourself unstuck and keep moving closer to the person you want to become. Regardless of whether you're in my membership or not, this episode is going to help you think about goal-setting differently and have you working towards your dreams like never before!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The point of an impossible goal and how it differs to regular goals
Why it's ok that you're not going to succeed from day one
The importance of goal-setting in personal development
How to stop yourself from quitting your impossible goal
The power of documenting your progress towards your impossible goal and how to do it

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Ep 126: 3 Steps To Create An Empowering Self-Image Jul 24, 2019

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As Tony Robbins says, identity is the strongest force in the human personality. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing how to upgrade your identity so it won't keep stopping you from getting what you want. I hope you enjoy it!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to identify the labels that are holding you back
A practical process to upgrade your self-image and create a new identity
Why changing your beliefs about yourself isn't denying the 'truth' of who you are
Why having room for personal growth is not a sign of inadequacy
How to feel empowered by a label without allowing it to keep you small
What this process looked like for my 1:1 coaching client and how it helped her

Featured In The Episode:

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - Join the waitlist here
1:1 Coaching Services
Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image
Episode 87: How I Manage Anxious Thoughts
Episode 106: Answering Your Questions About Self-Image

Ep 125: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship Jul 21, 2019

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This episode has been a long-time in the making and I still can't quite believe I'm recording it. When I started my blog in August 2013, I never thought that I'd be able to get my business to a place where it could support me full-time - be here we are!

Along this wild ride, I've constantly searched for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time entrepreneurship. I haven't had the confidence to take a blind leap of faith so I've scoured the internet for wisdom on how to navigate this uncertain time. And to be honest, what I found was a little lacking! So I hope that by sharing the nitty gritty of my experience I'm able to help you figure out when to take your own leap and how to do it.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why I started my blog even though I didn't feel confident
How I balanced full-time accounting and growing my blog
The investments that changed the trajectory of my business and career
How I knew the time was right to leave my full-time job and then my part-time job
Why resenting your day job will slow your entrepreneurial journey down
What my finances have looked like throughout this process
Why I was scared to go full-time in my business and how I overcame that fear
My next steps now that I'm full-time in my business

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Ep 124: The Power Of A Low Information Diet Jul 07, 2019

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If you're constantly reading books, listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos and researching ideas but you're not seeing results - it could be that the way you learn is STOPPING you from learning as much as you can.

In this episode, I'm sharing how to put yourself on a low information diet. This is a concept that was introduced to me by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Work Week and I've been experimenting with it ever since. If you always feel like you need one more piece of information before you can take action, or you never spend time just being, this episode is for you.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What a low information diet is and isn't
Why more information isn't always better
The real reason perfectionists get addicted to learning
How I'm experimenting with the low information diet this month
Why I haven't watched the news for the last 5 years
What you can do over the coming 4 weeks to uplevel your personal development

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Ep 123: Personal Growth Update June 2019 Jul 03, 2019

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This month was uncomfortable for me in so many ways. I resigned from my part-time job (woohoo!) which brought up a lot of fear and doubt around my business and the future. I put working out on the backburner which cost me mentally. And my brain couldn't help but serve up an endless stream of negative thoughts about everything I'm attempting - so that was fun!

Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned. It's these kind of months that set me up for the amazing ones!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why I struggled so much this month with my mindset
How I turn a bad day around
Why I felt scared to leave my part-time job (even though I'm ready)
Why it's ok to have uncomfortable, messy months
My fears and doubts around creating in person events

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