Perfect is Fear

ByLisa Resnick

Why Perfectionism Is Just Fear in a Fancy Outfit

I used to tell myself I was just a “perfectionist.” That I needed to get things just right before putting them out there. But the truth? That was fear. Fear of judgment, fear of failing, fear of not being good enough.

Perfectionism keeps us stuck. Because nothing will ever feel perfect. But momentum beats perfection every time.

Action Step: Pick one thing you’ve been procrastinating because it’s “not ready.” Publish it. Send it. Launch it. Done is better than perfect.

 

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