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Ep11: Keep Overcomplicating Things?! Simple Steps To Get Started and Make Progress.

Ep11: Keep Overcomplicating Things?! Simple Steps To Get Started and Make Progress.

Update: 2025-07-21
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Summary

In this episode of the GRIT Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield discusses the detrimental effects of overthinking on personal progress. He explores the reasons behind overcomplication, such as perfectionism and fear of failure, and offers practical strategies to simplify the approach to achieving goals. The episode emphasizes the importance of taking small, manageable steps and maintaining a focus on progress rather than perfection.

Takeaways

  • Overthinking can paralyse progress.
  • Perfectionism leads to inaction.
  • Fear of failure often causes overcomplication.
  • Burnout results from trying to do too much at once.
  • Focusing on one task at a time is crucial.
  • A 'done is better than perfect' mindset helps.
  • Creating a next step mentality reduces overwhelm.
  • Simplicity eliminates excuses for inaction.
  • Consistency is built through straightforward tasks.
  • Taking small steps leads to significant results over time.

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Ep11: Keep Overcomplicating Things?! Simple Steps To Get Started and Make Progress.

Ep11: Keep Overcomplicating Things?! Simple Steps To Get Started and Make Progress.