August 13, 2025 • 5 mins
Episode Description:. Discover practical strategies to conquer perfectionism and embrace imperfection as you tap into the daily wisdom of successful CEOs. Unleash your potential, foster creativity, and thrive in personal and professional life with actionable insights on overcoming self-doubt and embracing resilience.
Key Takeaways:. Understand the impact of perfectionism, learn how to let go of unrealistic expectations, identify strategies to boost productivity and foster growth, and embrace a more positive mindset.
Target Audience:. Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, high-achievers, self-starters, and anyone striving for personal growth and success.
Episode Tags:. Overcoming Perfectionism, Embracing Imperfection, Mindset Mastery, Personal Development, Business Success, Productivity Hacks, Resilience, Creative Thinking, Self-Doubt, Positive Mindset.
Podcast Category:. Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Motivation, Inspiration
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Key Takeaways:. Understand the impact of perfectionism, learn how to let go of unrealistic expectations, identify strategies to boost productivity and foster growth, and embrace a more positive mindset.
Target Audience:. Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, high-achievers, self-starters, and anyone striving for personal growth and success.
Episode Tags:. Overcoming Perfectionism, Embracing Imperfection, Mindset Mastery, Personal Development, Business Success, Productivity Hacks, Resilience, Creative Thinking, Self-Doubt, Positive Mindset.
Podcast Category:. Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Motivation, Inspiration
Socials:. Join the movement at [https:.x.comNovosPositivity](https:.x.comNovosPositivity) (NovosPositivity) on Twitter for daily doses of positivity, motivation, and inspiration.
Subscribe to Built to Win:. Daily CEO Mindset Drops, and Share the podcast with your friends, and bring more mindfulness, energy, and positivity into your life every day.
This podcast is created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful affirmations and positive messages just for you.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, folks, welcome back to Built to Win, your
daily dose of CEO mindset drops straight from your friendly
neighborhood Leo Weston. Today we're diving into something I see
a lot, especially an ambitious people like you and me. Perfectionism. Ever,
feel like that nagging little voice inside is constantly saying
(00:22):
it's not good enough. You know the drill, right, You
spend hours agonizing over every detail second, guessing yourself, and
ultimately ending up feeling drained and frustrated. Here's the thing.
Striving for excellence is awesome, But perfectionism that's a different
(00:42):
beast altogether. It can be a sneaky saboteur, holding you
back from achieving your true potential. So today we're going
to bust open that box of perfectionist traps and unlock
the power of embracing imperfection. Here are five key takeaways
to remember. First, understand that perfection isn't actually achievable. Think
(01:07):
about it, is anything truly perfect. Even those things we
consider flawless have tiny flaws, little imperfections that make them unique.
Life itself is a beautiful mess, right. Embracing that messy
reality can be liberating. It allows us to shed the
(01:27):
weight of unrealistic expectations and focus on progress not perfection. Second,
ditch the all or nothing mindset. You don't have to
get everything right all the time. Remember, even Thomas Edison
famously said I have not failed, I've just found ten
thousand ways that won't work. He embraced those failures as
(01:51):
stepping stones to success. So give yourself permission to make mistakes,
learn from them, and keep moving forward. Practice self compassion.
Talk to yourself like you would a good friend, with
kindness and understanding. Instead of beating yourself up over setbacks,
acknowledge them, learn from them, and move on. Remember everyone stumbles.
(02:15):
Sometimes it's what we do after we fall that matters. Forth,
focus on the process, not just the outcome. Enjoy the journey,
celebrate small wins, and find joy in the act of
creating and learning. The pursuit itself should be rewarding, not
just the end result. Think about it like playing music.
(02:39):
The satisfaction comes from both the practice and the performance. Finally,
remember that progress over perfection is the key to sustainable success.
Set realistic goals, break them down into smaller steps, and
celebrate each milestone along the way. It's a marathon. Not
(02:59):
a You know those times when you've been working on
something really important, maybe a big project at work or
a creative endeavor you're passionate about, and you get caught
in that perfectionist trap. It's like your brain goes into overdrive,
second guessing every decision, tweaking every detail until it feels
like you're losing sight of the bigger picture. I remember
(03:23):
once I was putting together a presentation for a big pitch.
I spent hours crafting each slide, agonizing over the wording
and trying to make it absolutely flawless, but in the
process I lost sight of the message itself, the core
value proposition that I wanted to convey. By the time
(03:44):
I got to the meeting, I was exhausted, nervous, and
honestly not even sure what I was trying to say anymore. Thankfully,
I managed to pull it together, but it was a
hard lesson learned. It made me realize that sometimes striving
for perfection can actually hinder our ability to communicate effectively
(04:06):
and connect with our audience. So here's the takeaway. Embrace imperfection,
celebrate progress, and remember that your worth isn't tied to
achieving flawlessness. You are enough just as you are. Let's
leave perfection behind and step into a world where we
embrace our unique imperfections, learn from our mistakes, and celebrate
(04:31):
every win along the way. Ready to make it happen?
I know you are. Remember share this episode with someone
who needs a little reminder about the power of imperfection.
Let's keep this conversation going on social media. Tag me
Leo Weston and tell me your biggest takeaway from today's show.
(04:53):
Until next time, keep building, keep winning, and remember it's
not about being perfect, It's about showing up and doing
your best every single day. Boom. This podcast is created
with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful affirmations
(05:15):
and positive messages just for you.
All right, folks, welcome back to Built to Win, your
daily dose of CEO mindset drops straight from your friendly
neighborhood Leo Weston. Today we're diving into something I see
a lot, especially an ambitious people like you and me. Perfectionism. Ever,
feel like that nagging little voice inside is constantly saying
(00:22):
it's not good enough. You know the drill, right, You
spend hours agonizing over every detail second, guessing yourself, and
ultimately ending up feeling drained and frustrated. Here's the thing.
Striving for excellence is awesome, But perfectionism that's a different
(00:42):
beast altogether. It can be a sneaky saboteur, holding you
back from achieving your true potential. So today we're going
to bust open that box of perfectionist traps and unlock
the power of embracing imperfection. Here are five key takeaways
to remember. First, understand that perfection isn't actually achievable. Think
(01:07):
about it, is anything truly perfect. Even those things we
consider flawless have tiny flaws, little imperfections that make them unique.
Life itself is a beautiful mess, right. Embracing that messy
reality can be liberating. It allows us to shed the
(01:27):
weight of unrealistic expectations and focus on progress not perfection. Second,
ditch the all or nothing mindset. You don't have to
get everything right all the time. Remember, even Thomas Edison
famously said I have not failed, I've just found ten
thousand ways that won't work. He embraced those failures as
(01:51):
stepping stones to success. So give yourself permission to make mistakes,
learn from them, and keep moving forward. Practice self compassion.
Talk to yourself like you would a good friend, with
kindness and understanding. Instead of beating yourself up over setbacks,
acknowledge them, learn from them, and move on. Remember everyone stumbles.
(02:15):
Sometimes it's what we do after we fall that matters. Forth,
focus on the process, not just the outcome. Enjoy the journey,
celebrate small wins, and find joy in the act of
creating and learning. The pursuit itself should be rewarding, not
just the end result. Think about it like playing music.
(02:39):
The satisfaction comes from both the practice and the performance. Finally,
remember that progress over perfection is the key to sustainable success.
Set realistic goals, break them down into smaller steps, and
celebrate each milestone along the way. It's a marathon. Not
(02:59):
a You know those times when you've been working on
something really important, maybe a big project at work or
a creative endeavor you're passionate about, and you get caught
in that perfectionist trap. It's like your brain goes into overdrive,
second guessing every decision, tweaking every detail until it feels
like you're losing sight of the bigger picture. I remember
(03:23):
once I was putting together a presentation for a big pitch.
I spent hours crafting each slide, agonizing over the wording
and trying to make it absolutely flawless, but in the
process I lost sight of the message itself, the core
value proposition that I wanted to convey. By the time
(03:44):
I got to the meeting, I was exhausted, nervous, and
honestly not even sure what I was trying to say anymore. Thankfully,
I managed to pull it together, but it was a
hard lesson learned. It made me realize that sometimes striving
for perfection can actually hinder our ability to communicate effectively
(04:06):
and connect with our audience. So here's the takeaway. Embrace imperfection,
celebrate progress, and remember that your worth isn't tied to
achieving flawlessness. You are enough just as you are. Let's
leave perfection behind and step into a world where we
embrace our unique imperfections, learn from our mistakes, and celebrate
(04:31):
every win along the way. Ready to make it happen?
I know you are. Remember share this episode with someone
who needs a little reminder about the power of imperfection.
Let's keep this conversation going on social media. Tag me
Leo Weston and tell me your biggest takeaway from today's show.
(04:53):
Until next time, keep building, keep winning, and remember it's
not about being perfect, It's about showing up and doing
your best every single day. Boom. This podcast is created
with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful affirmations
(05:15):
and positive messages just for you.
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