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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 102: 5 Ways A Morning & Nighttime Routine Will Change Your Life Apr 12, 2019

Show notes

I always help my 1:1 coaching clients to uplevel their morning and nighttime routine. How you start and end each day matters, and there's always room for improvement. Even for me!

In a couple of days, I'm taking a group of ambitious women under my wing and teaching them what I teach my 1:1 coaching clients about routines.

If you're interested in joining me for Perfect Your Morning & Nighttime Routine, there's less than 48 hours to sign up. If you do, you'll learn how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Click here to join me and dozens of ambitious women for Perfect Your Morning & Nighttime Routine.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How a morning and nighttime routine reduces exhaustion, stress and self-pity
Why I help me 1:1 coaching clients uplevel their routines
The surprising way that routines allow you to create self-confidence and self-trust
Why a consistent morning and nighttime routine will help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be
How my morning and nighttime routine helped me to quit my full-time job for blogging
Why I'm teaching ambitious women how to create their perfect routines with my upcoming workshop, Perfect Your Morning & Nighttime Routine

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Perfect Your Morning & Nighttime Routine - registration closes in less than 48 hours
Episode 84: How To Escape The Self-Pity Cycle
Episode 100: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Perfectionists Make When Creating A Growth Mindset

Ep 101: How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty Apr 07, 2019

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At the beginning of my personal development journey I had some serious resistance around rest. I've always wanted to feel busy. And because of that, I've been experimenting with it for just as long (see this blog post from 2014).

I feel like I'm now in quite a healthy place with rest - i.e. I actually allow myself to do it, without the guilt! I recently had two weeks completely off my business and was able to do so without even a twinge of regret. And my business continued to grow while I was away!

Not only has forced downtime allowed me to create an identity for myself outside of my business but I've become WAY more productive and successful. When I have less time to get shit done I can't be as sloppy with it!

In this episode, I'm sharing why perfectionists hate to rest, how to skyrocket your productivity levels and my own journey with guilt-free downtime.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why you believe that unproductive moment is a moment wasted
What 'productive procrastination' is and why perfectionists love it
The unexpected consequences of not allowing yourself to rest
Why perfectionists self-sabotage with busywork
How I build guilt-free rest into my busy schedule
My recommendation for how to ease into rest

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Ep 100: The 5 Biggest Growth Mindset Mistakes That Perfectionists Make Apr 03, 2019

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Perfectionism is created by the belief that if you can do everything perfectly, and look perfect, you won't have to experience the pain of judgement, blame and shame. Perfectionists aren't perfect people, they're people who feel ashamed that they're not perfect.

The beliefs that create the perfectionist mindset run deep, which is why catchy reminders like "done is better than perfect" don't tend to change behaviour at a fundamental level. Our human need to avoid the painful emotion of shame can override even our deepest desires and causes us to get in our own way.

Growing out of perfectionism requires a willingness to feel vulnerable. Alongside that, I've found that one of the most effective ways to evolve out of perfectionism is to focus on creating a growth mindset.

In this episode, I'm going to be sharing exactly what that is, how to create it and the biggest mistakes that perfectionists make when it comes to creating a growth mindset. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What the growth mindset is and isn't, and how it can help you achieve your goals
Practical things you can do to create a growth mindset
Why you need to have a growth mindset about creating a growth mindset
Why detaching from the end result will actually allow you to achieve more

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Ep 99: Personal Growth Update March 2019 Mar 31, 2019

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March 2019 was an interesting and exciting month for me. The first half was filled with lessons and the second half filled with wonder (and even more lessons). I learned A LOT and am so excited to share the best of it with you in this episode.

This month I relaunched my perfectionism course Get Out Of Your Own Way, spent a week in Bali on the Manifestation Babe Retreat and finally gave myself permission to take a break from my business - even if it was only for a few days! Plus there was plenty of other stuff going on too. Tune in to find out what I got up to, the mistakes I made and what I learned.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What I thought of the Manifestation Babe Retreat in Bali + whether I'd recommend it
My biggest takeaways from the MB Retreat
An important lesson I learned while relaunching Get Out Of Your Own Way
Why I gave myself permission to have a week off my business + the impact it had
The consequence of neglecting my daily journaling practice (feeling stressed)
How my goal to read 4 books per month is (or isn't) progressing
My personal development experiment for the second quarter of 2019

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Ep 98: The Power of Daily Creativity Mar 27, 2019

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When you have a perfectionist mindset, the temptation is always to only do things you'll be good at or pursue opportunities that might succeed (so that you don't waste effort). While that may sound logical, it's a very limiting way to live life and will only end in dissatisfaction.

In this episode, I'm sharing how you can use creativity to get yourself into a growth mindset (i.e. a mindset that will have you achieving more). Even if you don't view yourself as a creative person, I recommend tuning in!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

How to use daily creativity to get yourself into a growth mindset
The things I personally do just for the sake of creativity
3 benefits of daily creativity (beyond what you'd typically think)
Why you should do something for yourself before you do something for your boss
How to begin a daily creativity practice
What I've learned so far from writing every day in 2019

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Ep 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules Mar 24, 2019

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Creating new habits can be challenging, but it doesn't always have to be that with! And the best news is that the answer isn't trying harder - you just need to change the way you're thinking about it.

In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset trick I've used to pull myself out of habits that have eluded me for years. The simple strategy I share will have you creating success habits with ease. I'm so grateful to be able to share it with you!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

The power of personal rules / creating a minimum baseline
How to create a personal rule for yourself
Why personal rules are more effective than willpower
The personal rules I have in my life that keep me organised and make me successful
When to use a personal rule and how to choose one to get started with

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Ep 96: 5 Simple Ways To Feel Better Mar 20, 2019

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If you've been telling yourself that happiness will meet you further down the road (when you get X or achieve Y or marry Z), it will always be further down the road - no matter what your circumstances are.

If you're not grateful for what you have, you won't be grateful for what you get. So in this episode, I'm sharing 5 simple gratitude practices that you can experiment with. Some of these I've learned from others and some I've improvised myself. Regardless, I'm sure you'll find one that resonates with you!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why practicing gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to feel better
The simple gratitude practice I've been using everyday for 4+ years
Uncommon ways to increase gratitude
How your gratitude practice can deepen your relationships, even if the other person doesn't reciprocate
A powerful gratitude practice you can use when you're feeling overwhelmed
How I turn a stressful week around

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Ep 95: The Secret To Waking Up Early Mar 17, 2019

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Waking up early is a powerful routine, but not for the reason you might think! Honouring a commitment to yourself is such an incredible way to start the day - regardless of whether that commitment is to wake up on your alarm at 5 am or 11 am!

Over the years, I've heard a lot of advice on how to wake up early. But in my opinion, most of that advice fails to mention the mindset advice that matters! In this episode, I'm sharing how I get myself to consistently wake up early, even though I rarely feel like it. I hope you find it helpful.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

What being a morning person really means
How to wake up early when you don't feel like it
The true point of waking up early (it's not what you'd think)
What 'responsible alarm setting' is and how to get started
Why you find it easy to wake up early on some days but not on others
How to create real motivation to wake up early
Practical tips that you can start experimenting with today

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Ep 94: Overcoming The Curse of Knowledge Mar 13, 2019

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I've definitely been guilty of procrasti-learning - that thing we do when we want to feel productive but don't want to risk the disappointment that might come if we actually get started.

Researching and over-analysing are two things perfectionists are more than familiar with, so I thought I'd dedicate a podcast episode to them. And here we are!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Whether you're suffering from the curse of knowledge
When to get out of passive action and get into massive action
The balance between learning enough and learning too much
How to tell when you're procrasti-learning
What a low information diet is and how to experiment with it
Why I haven't watched the news in years

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Ep 93: Pursuing Your Potential Versus Protecting Your Potential Mar 06, 2019

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In school, we're praised for being full of potential. But in the real world, potential doesn't matter - it's what you do that counts.

In this episode, I'm shining a light on a seemingly positive belief that is holding SO many perfectionists back - and what to do about it! If you see yourself as someone who's full of potential but you're scared to attempt anything that might fail, this episode is for you.

If you'd like to take your personal development journey to the next level, I invite you to join me in my course Get Out Of Your Own Way. It's only open for enrollment this week so make sure you join if you want me to teach you how stop procrastinating, overcome your fears and become your best self. You can find out more at samlaurabrown.com/course. Registration is closing strictly at midnight (EST) on Sunday, 10 March 2019.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why believing you have potential is causing you to self-sabotage
What to believe instead
Practical goal setting advice that will reduce your fear of disappointment
Why your conscious desire to improve yourself is not enough to create change
How to tell whether you're procrasti-learning
The role of identity and how to create an identity that aligns with your goals

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