I'm absolutely thrilled to dive into today's episode. Hold onto your hats because we're about to unravel some gems of wisdom on embracing imperfection, giving ourselves permission to suck, and taking bold, messy action toward our goals.

Today, we're peeling back the curtain on my personal journey as I tackled two major life challenges simultaneously – writing a book and running a business during pregnancy. Yup, it's as wild as it sounds! But you know what? I've learned that it's perfectly okay to suck at new things. In fact, it's not just okay; it's essential.

We're going to break down the art of overcoming perfectionism, which, trust me, can be a beast to wrestle. I confess, I'm no stranger to the procrastination and perfectionism demons that often lurk when I'm working on my book. Spending more time editing and tweaking than writing? Guilty as charged. But here's the thing – I've given myself permission to suck during the writing process. I've waved the flag of imperfection high and mighty, and I've learned not to judge myself too harshly.

But we're not stopping there. We'll explore the magic of embracing imperfection in learning and growth. I've come to realize it's not just about writing or business – it's a universal truth. It's okay to suck or make mistakes when you're learning something new, be it in basketball or life in general. The legends of basketball, like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James, didn't start out as champions. They embraced their imperfections and took messy action.

So, whether you're striving for greatness in your personal or professional life, it's time to give yourself that golden ticket: permission to suck. Let's normalize the idea of falling and flopping at the start because it's all part of the process of becoming a true champ. Tune in!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:00] Achieving success through balance and wellness.

[1:15] Embracing new challenges and learning to suck at new things.

[3:10] Overcoming perfectionism to achieve goals.

[7:00] Embracing imperfection in learning and growth.

[8:55] Taking action and learning from mistakes in basketball and life.

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