Redefining Success: Living the B+ Life

Have you ever found yourself caught in the unrelenting grip of perfectionism?

I should re-check this paper one more time…

Let me practice the presentation one more time…

Does the need to present as flawlessly as possible hold you back from taking action in your business? If so, you definitely aren't alone.

While we really, really want our surgeons, pilots, and bass players to be meticulous, for entrepreneurs, perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. ⚔️

High standards undoubtedly yield excellence, but unyielding perfectionism leads to "analysis paralysis," hampering growth and reasonable decision-making. (For women in particular.)

I've seen this happen to brilliant people who come to me with a partial website that they totally lost the inertia to launch on their own because they were overwhelmed by the idea of doing it wrong.

As you navigate the world of entrepreneurship, though, remember this little phrase: Progress Over Perfection!

My husband calls it “living the B+ life”, which tickles me. As a former (proud) A student and a moderate perfectionist, it feels radically transgressive to not beat myself up over a typo, or to launch a website that I know is only 90% done.

But that's the messy and imperfect journey toward success that entrepreneurship is all about—it's a constant learning process, filled with missteps and victories.

I've found that it's more important to move forward and make adjustments than to remain stagnant.

I'm not saying to go out and make a mess of things…B+ life, not D-…but give yourself permission to let go of mistakes if and when they happen so that you have the resilience to keep going.

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You know at the end of a job interview when a recruiter asks “What would you say is your biggest flaw?” and you have to find something to say that isn't actually that bad so you'll still get hired?

Most people go with “Oh, I'm a bit of a perfectionist”.

Well, if you have tendencies in that direction, spend 15 minutes with Thom Curran, the world's leading expert on the causes and ramifications of the behavior.

By the end of this video, you may start feeling like copping to “I'm often late” or “I steal pens” to be a much easier flaw to admit to.

I've added a brief “policy” regarding my use of AI.

Some people are wicked judgy about those who incorporate certain tools into their process, but I find that just ridiculous.

Predictive text is an AI tool every single person has in their email.
No point fighting it.

The real issues is trust: How do we know what's real and what's fake?

As a professional that works most often with clients 1:1, creating their “authentic” voice means utilizing their unique vocabulary, patter, humor, pacing, and references so that their potential clients get a sense for who they are potentially working with.

That doesn't mean I don't use AI to help come up with 5 ideas for an SEO optimized blog title. But the content - mine at least - is written by me.

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3 Tips to Overthrow the Perfectionist Overlords in Your Brain

You absolutely can foster a healthier relationship with perfectionism and come out from under its shroud. Here are three strategies to help you break free and thrive:

1. Embrace Realistic Goals: Perfection is a mirage. Instead, celebrate progress and learn from every experience, flawless or not. For example: Don't launch a newsletter expecting 10,000 subscribers in the first week. Set a goal for 10 initially and consistent growth thereafter. Win!

2. Challenge Perfectionist Thoughts and/or Seek Support: Ask yourself, "What could happen if this goes out and isn't perfect?" The realistic answer is usually “nothing.” But if perfectionism significantly impacts your daily life, consider professional help. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown significant promise in managing perfectionism.

3. Time Management Techniques: Overthinking can halt progress. Establish a time limit for specific tasks or decisions to help prevent excessive overthinking or procrastination. For example: If you have a blog on your website but don't add to it 'cause it takes 6 hours to write something new, keep a list of topics handy and then set yourself a 1 hour time limit. Max.

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