Ep #51: Why Perfectionism Is Holding You Back

In the creative industry, I see way too many people, women especially, who hold themselves back from being the absolute best they can be without even knowing it. How? By being a perfectionist.

I know most of you will relate, but you’re going to be sitting there saying, “Tobi, perfectionism is my middle name.” This week, I want to take the time to highlight how detrimental having a perfectionist mindset is to your energy and creativity. As creatives, this might be the number one behavior to avoid if you want to build a successful business. Don’t worry, I’m going to help you identify whether you’re doing this exact thing.

Join me today as I explore the ways in which perfectionism zaps you of your creative juice to function and feel fulfilled in whatever you’re doing. I’m also sharing how I’ve worked to get out of this mindset and how you can start practicing this too.

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What You'll Learn From This Episode

  • How perfectionism is the enemy to success.
  • Why perfectionism is one of the top creativity killers.
  • The symptoms and telltale signs of perfectionism.
  • What you can do to avoid burnout and feel fulfilled.
  • The result of being a perfectionist.
  • How to practice the feeling of validation.

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