In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Smith tackles the perfectionism that keeps us stuck and introduces the concept of "minimal viable habits" – the art of doing just enough to get momentum without overcomplicating your life. Drawing inspiration from the business concept of minimal viable products, Scott challenges listeners to examine whether they're cr ... Show More
Sep 2024
Advice for Perfectionists
<p>Are you tired of letting perfectionism hold you back? In this episode, I dive into how perfectionism is really just fear in disguise and how it's stopping you from taking action, procrastinating, and living the life you deserve. If you're constantly tweaking, editing, or delay ... Show More
19m 49s
Jul 2025
Advice for Perfectionists & Procrastinators
Do you call yourself a perfectionist? In this episode, I’ll show you why perfectionism isn’t a strength—it’s a fear wearing a clever disguise. I’ll break down the real fears behind perfectionism and share how you can overcome them to finally take action, embrace imperfection, and ... Show More
17m 48s
Nov 2024
S3 Ep09 - Embracing Imperfection
When we aim for perfection in our work, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of anxiety and procrastination. We hesitate to start, or we push ourselves until we’re burned out, afraid that anything less than flawless won’t be good enough.In this episode, I invite you to reconsider the v ... Show More
20m 57s
Sep 2025
Imperfect Progress: Why Small Steps Matter
Ever find yourself staring at a task and thinking, “If I can’t do it perfectly, what's the point of even trying!”?In this episode, we’re letting go of that all-or-nothing pressure. Because real progress? It’s rarely glamorous. It’s usually quiet, clumsy, and small. But it still c ... Show More
14m 15s
Sep 2024
How To Get Things Done As A Perfectionist
You know that nagging feeling that nothing’s ever quite good enough? Yeah, I get it too. I’m a perfectionist, through and through. Not just a little, but the full-blown kind that obsesses over every tiny detail until it’s just right. Sounds exhausting, right? It can be, but here’ ... Show More
18m 22s
Jul 2024
How To Overcome Perfectionism
<p>Get ready to join me on a deep dive into the perfectionism trap in this episode. We're going to unpack where it all begins (often with our well-meaning parents), how it seeps into our relationships and work life, and most importantly, how we can liberate ourselves from its gra ... Show More
21m 32s
Aug 2025
3695: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on Personal Growth and Development
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3695: James Altucher explores why chasing perfection is not only futile but also paralyzing. By embracing imperfection and ... Show More
8m 4s
Sep 2020
1005 Be Patient, Not Perfect
<p>"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi</p><p>On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis unpacks the dangers of perfectionism, illustrating the importance of focusing on habits, routines, and processes instead of comparing ou ... Show More
4m 55s