812: Break Free from the All-or-Nothing Mindset Today
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Jenna Goodger, host of The Gold Digger Podcast, discusses the importance of consistency and progress over perfection in achieving goals. She shares her personal journey with perfectionism and how she's learned to embrace small, consistent actions over striving for perfection. Jenna highlights the power of the "1% better each day" principle from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits," emphasizing that small, incremental improvements can lead to significant results over time. She encourages listeners to focus on consistency over intensity and to embrace the "reps" in their journey. Jenna emphasizes that when perfection isn't the goal, momentum becomes the key. She provides actionable tips for shifting mindset, including starting before you're ready, setting realistic micro-goals, celebrating progress, viewing setbacks as experiments, and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
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Embracing Progress Over Perfection: Small Actions, Big Results
Jenna Goodger, host of The Gold Digger Podcast, discusses the importance of consistency and progress over perfection in achieving goals. She shares her personal journey with perfectionism and how she's learned to embrace small, consistent actions over striving for perfection.
The Power of Consistency and the 1% Better Rule
Jenna highlights the power of small, incremental improvements, citing the "1% better each day" principle from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits." She encourages listeners to focus on consistency over intensity and to embrace the "reps" in their journey.
Actionable Tips for Embracing Progress Over Perfection
Jenna provides actionable tips for shifting mindset, including starting before you're ready, setting realistic micro-goals, celebrating progress, viewing setbacks as experiments, and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
Keywords
Perfectionism
The tendency to strive for flawlessness, often leading to procrastination and self-criticism. It can hinder progress and prevent individuals from taking action.
Consistency
The act of doing something regularly and persistently. It is crucial for building habits, achieving goals, and seeing long-term results.
Progress Over Perfection
A mindset that prioritizes making steady advancements over achieving flawless outcomes. It encourages taking action, learning from mistakes, and celebrating small wins.
Atomic Habits
A book by James Clear that explores the science of habit formation and provides practical strategies for building good habits and breaking bad ones.
Reps
Repetitions or practice sessions that are essential for skill development and improvement. This concept applies to both physical activities and mental tasks.
Micro Goals
Small, achievable goals that break down larger objectives into manageable steps. They help to maintain momentum, reduce overwhelm, and foster a sense of accomplishment.
Experimentation
The process of trying new things, learning from failures, and iterating towards success. It encourages a growth mindset and a willingness to embrace uncertainty.
Q&A
How can I overcome the all-or-nothing mindset and embrace progress over perfection?
Start by identifying your perfectionistic tendencies and the underlying beliefs that drive them. Set realistic, small goals that feel doable even on your worst days. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small, and view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
What are some examples of small, consistent actions I can take to move forward in my business or personal life?
Consider actions like going to bed 20 minutes earlier, sleeping with your phone out of your bedroom, creating a social media post, or pitching yourself as a guest on a podcast. Focus on one action you can commit to consistently to build momentum and confidence.
How can I create a supportive environment that encourages progress over perfection?
Surround yourself with people who celebrate your efforts and progress, rather than expecting perfection. Join a mastermind group, online community, or connect with peers who understand the importance of taking action and learning from mistakes.
Show Notes
Whether it’s in your business or your personal life, the pressure to do everything perfectly can be overwhelming. We convince ourselves that if we’re not going all-in, it’s not worth doing. But here’s the truth: perfectionism isn’t the key to success—consistency is.
Today, we’re talking about how the all-or-nothing mindset is probably doing more harm than good, and how breaking free from it can open up doors you didn’t even know were closed.
I’m going to share a bit of my own story, how I let go of perfectionism and started focusing on small, consistent improvements instead. And let me tell you, that shift has been life-changing for both my business and personal health. Plus, I’ll give you actionable tips that you can start implementing today to break free from that mindset.
Get ready for an honest conversation about perfectionism, progress, and how to finally move forward—without waiting for it to be perfect. Click play now!
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