34: Why Done is Better than Perfect—The Three Traps Holding You Back

Pivot with Passion with Penny Casselman

Today, I’m coming to you from my parent’s basement with a heartfelt message: “Done is better than perfect.” In this episode, we’ll dive into overcoming the perfectionism traps that hold us back from achieving our goals. I’ll share my journey of starting this podcast amid health uncertainties and discuss how planning, perfection, and comparison can derail us.

Go grab your favorite beverage and join me as we explore how to move forward with courage and conviction—no matter where you’re starting from. Let’s pivot with passion!

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TIMESTAMP

00:00 Starting podcast after cancer scare, embracing new possibilities.

03:31 Acknowledge doubts, take action, overcome challenges, move forward.

04:52 Clarity Cocktail Begins

07:15 Expressing personal experience, pursuing dreams, individual paths.

10:23 Clarity Cocktail Ends

13:15 Overcoming perfection, comparison, and overplanning to succeed.

16:17 Comparison kills creativity; focus on your uniqueness.

18:01 Encourage listeners to grab a red marker.

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CLARITY COCKTAIL QUOTE

There is no right or wrong path, just your path. ~ Unknown

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NOTES FROM PENNY

Connection and stories matter more now than ever, and I'd love to hear your thoughts! https://www.PennyCasselman.com/podcast

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