033: Why Messy Success Is Better Than Delayed Perfection

When it comes to getting things done, the conventional wisdom is that perfection should be the goal. We’ve been taught to take the time to plan and then slowly execute to get the best results.. But while this kind of delayed perfection may seem like a no-brainer move, there's something to be said for messy success as well. 

In this episode of Next Level Influence, Melanie Benson and Samantha Riley talk about messy success and why it can be a great place to start. They explore why taking an imperfect approach—with plenty of trial and error along the way—isn't such a bad thing after all. 

We’ve all been there – we let perfection get in the way of our success. We obsess over small details and wait until every last angle is polished before expecting to see results from our efforts. But when it comes down to it, is delaying progress for perfect outcomes really worth it? 

While a well-planned approach offers an attractive idea of what’s possible in the long run, aiming for messiness rather than perfection can kick start a much faster path towards your desired destination.

Here are some of the highlights of this episode:

• What is the power threshold and how does it affect you (01:50)
• The unconscious pattern of being bored (04:12)
• Why a perfect zone isn’t sustainable in the long run (08:46)
• Two things that starting messy tells you (10:30)
• The problem with not having enough time (14:45)
• What to expect when bringing on new employees (18:39)
• Recognizing the mess before recording a system (22:07)
• Make your energy work with you, not against you (25:05)

Quotes:

"Just because you're bored doesn't mean you should stop doing what you're doing and start something new." -Melanie Benson

"Sometimes, there's a certain amount of messy growth required to get an idea out before you move into the zone of more flow and ease." -Melanie Benson

"I'm a big believer that starting messy is the right way to go." -Samantha Riley

Resources:

• The Highly Paid Authority Quiz https://melaniebenson.com/authorityquiz/ 
• Discover the 5 foundational principles to position yourself as the Stand Out Expert https://samanthariley.global/checklist/ 
• Shape Up by Basecamp

Melanie Benson, host of Amplify Your Success Podcast

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Samantha Riley, host of Influence by Design Podcast

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