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Perfectionism, Fear, Overwhelm....
the 3 horseman
Ian Tenenbaum
February 04, 2025 • Read Time: 6 minutes
Let’s be honest.
Most of us with ADHD aren’t held back because we lack ideas or potential.
The real blockers?
Perfection, fear, and overwhelm.
These are the 3 horsemen of stalled progress:
→ Perfection tells you to wait until everything is just right. It convinces you that starting messy is a failure.
→ Fear whispers, “What if I screw this up?” or “What if this doesn’t work?”
→ Overwhelm freezes you in place, making even small tasks feel insurmountable.
Together, they create a vicious cycle that keeps you spinning your wheels instead of gaining traction.
But here’s the truth:
You don’t need perfection.
You need momentum.
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Here’s why perfection, fear, and overwhelm hit harder for ADHD brains:
Perfection highlights the gap between creative ideas and execution. ADHD’s vivid ideas clash with challenges in breaking them down, making the path forward feel overwhelming.
Fear feeds on rejection sensitivity. The thought of failure leads to shutdown.
Overwhelm hits when working memory overloads. Too much to handle? Nothing gets done.
The result?
You stay stuck in a loop of
indecision,
procrastination,
and frustration.
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So how do we conquer the 3 horsemen and build momentum?
We need to:
→ Break tasks down into small, rewarding steps that trigger consistent dopamine hits
→ Create adaptive plans that reduce fear and minimize decision fatigue
→ Build systems that simplify priorities and make progress feel manageable
And that’s exactly what the 21-Day Challenge is designed to do:
Week 1: Quick wins to kickstart dopamine release and build immediate momentum
Week 2: Flexible planning routines to help you feel in control and reduce emotional overwhelm
Week 3: Scalable systems that turn progress into long-term, sustainable growth
I’m glad you asked!
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I’ll share more tomorrow ;)
Even if you don’t join, remember this:
The key isn’t to eliminate fear or overwhelm—it’s to keep moving despite them.
But if you want help building momentum faster, join the 21-Day Challenge now and let’s get started.
Much love team,
Ian
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