Are you constantly chasing the elusive "perfect" mix or agonizing over every tiny detail in your productions? In this episode, Ben and Carl share their hard-won insights on overcoming perfectionist tendencies that can stifle creativity and slow progress to a crawl. They share practical strategies for breaking free from the perfectionist's curse, trusting your instincts, and embracing the imperfections that make music magic. 


Topics we discuss:

• Why striving for perfection can be the biggest obstacle to finishing strong mixes
• How to recognize when perfectionism is masquerading as procrastination
• The surprising upsides of working with imperfect audio in the early stages of your career
• Why imposing strict deadlines could be the secret to banishing perfectionist paralysis for good
• The liberating power of the "80% mix" mindset for nailing vibe and avoiding overthinking

Connect with us:

Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/

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Learn more:

https://www.benwallick.com/
https://www.carlbahner.com/

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Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae



This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/