How to stop perfectionism from paralyzing your progress⚡

Hey,

Ever feel like perfectionism is paralyzing your productivity?

Here's how to break free from that.

Let's cut to the chase.

Perfectionism isn't actually about being perfect.

It's about fear.

Fear of failure. Fear of not doing something well enough.

And for many of us with ADHD, that fear can be crippling.

My client, let's call him Alex, knows this all too well.

Alex is an incredibly talented entrepreneur bursting with innovative ideas.

But every time he sat down to work, he'd get trapped in an endless loop of overthinking and tweaking.

🔸 He'd spend hours crafting the "perfect" email.

🔸 Days revising a proposal that was already solid.

🔸 Weeks delaying a project launch because it wasn't "just right."

Sound familiar?

This perfectionism became more than just a pesky habit.

It was killing his productivity. Blocking his business growth. Draining his confidence.

When Alex came to me, we re-established one essential truth:

Perfectionism isn't a quest for excellence. It's a shield against the fear of failure.

So, here's how we turned things around:

1️⃣ Embraced "Good Enough"

We redefined success. Instead of aiming for perfection, Alex started aiming for completion. Done is better than perfect when perfect never gets done.

2️⃣ Set Realistic Time Limits

We implemented strict time blocks for tasks. If an email typically took 2 hours, we cut it down to 30 minutes. Deadlines help curb the endless tweaking.

3️⃣ Adopted the MVP Mindset

Alex began launching Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to gather real-world feedback instead of endlessly refining in isolation. We extended this to Minimum Viable everything.

4️⃣ Shifted Focus to Action over Analysis

We prioritized action. Every day, Alex committed to completing one important task, no matter how imperfect.

And guess what happened?

✨ Alex became wayyyyy more productive. Smashing through 3 projects in 3 weeks.

✨ His business began growing. Clients were impressed with the swift delivery.

✨ He grew in confidence. Each completed task built momentum, reducing the fear that had held him back.

The Lesson?

Perfectionism is the enemy of progress.

It keeps you stuck, convincing you that you're just one tweak away from success when really, you're postponing the inevitable.

So, if you want help transforming your thought process to one that prioritises progress over perfection.

👉️ Then grab some time with me.

No commitments, just a chat.

Talk tomorrow,

Ian T.

📍 P.S. You're capable of greatness—even if it's not perfect.