Perfectionism is rampant in our culture. The pressure to do things right, right now, has induced in us a fear of making mistakes. Ironically, that very aversion is what keeps us from doing things ‘right’. It’s a horrible incapacitating cycle that HAS to be broken.

Today, Maren & Stephanie talk about this ‘cycle’ we’ve caught in a fun and engaging way, laughing at their own mistakes (yes, Stephanie really did light a 90 year old man on fire). More than that, they bring perspective shifts AND multiple, tangible practices to the conversation so that we can all get to the benefits of the ‘missed takes’ in our lives.

If you want the quickest doorway to growth, you will love this podcast. Of course, you’ll need to be willing to let go of your self-judgment and perfectionism!

• 00:30 Perfectionism and mistakes
• 01:41 Apprenticeships - learning via mistakes
• 02:44 Impatience of our time
• 05:10 Conditioned blame and shame
• 08:32 Choice, freedom and change
• 12:09 A trick to respond instead of react
• 16:25 Trying out different ‘takes’
• 20:25 Fail often and as quickly as possible
• 21:16 ‘It’s all perfect’ exercise
• 22:22 Stephanie lights a man on fire
• 24:56 What we miss out on by avoiding mistakes

TRANSCRIPT

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LINKS

08:20 One and done, disposable society - Ep 119: Burdens to Blessings

08:49 Leading yourself - Ep 157: Inner Leadership: Awaken Your Potential 

20:40 Daniel Goodenough - Ep 67: Three Questions that Will Change Your Life

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