You have something amazing to offer the world, but you never think it’s quite right.
You’re tweaking things so much that you never post them, send them, or let them see the light of day. You don’t apply for that job because it’s not perfect, you don’t take that opportunity because so many things could go wrong.
You end up doing nothing because you overthink everything that could happen if you make a change.
Put “Me” in the comments if you ever felt this way about your life or your future.
Perfectionism plagues people every day. It makes us overthink things from sending emails to a coworker to making the big decisions that could change our lives.
When I’m having trouble putting something out there I remember the women I set out to help. I picture them building the life of their dreams. They have more time to do what they love, they’ve paid off their debt, they have the money to travel, and freedom to spend more time with their family.
I remember that the fear or lack of perfection is less important than moving towards what I want.
Then I remember that progress is better than perfect.
Done creates the opportunity to build the life you want. When you get things done in your life and concentrate on the value you bring, not perfection, your experience will change and your life will progress in an authentic way.
Done creates the opportunity for you to grow as a person and build your dream life.
Next time you get stuck on getting something perfect instead of done, ask yourself these questions.
- Will this opportunity help you grow? If you can push yourself and grow from an opportunity, give yourself that chance.
- What is the worst that could happen? It’s like weighing the pros and cons. Does the benefit of what could happen outweigh the cost of what might happen? If so, go for it!
- Is anything ever perfect? There is no such thing as perfect timing or perfect work or perfect relationships. When you’re overthinking if everything is just right, remember that it never will be and let that be freeing!
When overthinking stops you from getting your burning message into the world, remember that done is better than perfect, because done gets you closer to your goals and changing your life. Making a decision to change your career or start your own business will never feel perfect, but the results could be close to perfection.
Sometimes we need a roadmap to get things done and that’s why I created How I Built A Successful Side Hustle to show you how to get things done and feel great about it.
[optin-monster-shortcode id=”lzp8qjqunlcwy6siga8f”]Until next time… stay ambitious.
