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Apr 2025
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2945: Mail Bag - Question 1 by Roger Law...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2945:

Rog Law explores the trap of perfectionism and how it often disguises itself as productivity, keeping us from taking meaningful action. He offers a powerful mindset shift to help you escape the loop of overthinking and finally start making consistent progress.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://roglawfitness.com/mail-bag-question-1/

Quotes to ponder:

"Perfectionism is procrastination in disguise."

"You’re not afraid of failure. You’re afraid of being seen trying."

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."

Episode references:

The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026

The Slight Edge: https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463

The Dip: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666

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