Shark Theory

Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism


Listen Later

In this episode, Baylor discusses the pursuit of perfection. Using the example of imperfect yarn affecting the outcome of his friend's blankets, Baylor encourages listeners to identify external factors that can impact their results and plan for contingencies to mitigate risks. Baylorquestions the pursuit of perfection and suggests redefining it from the perspective of those we serve. By focusing on whether our efforts are serving their intended purpose, we can find our own version of perfection and achieve our goals.

The Pursuit of Perfection [00:00:49] Discusses the pursuit of perfection and growth, and how external factors can affect the outcome of our efforts.

Identifying Yarns in Our Lives [00:02:21] Encourages listeners to identify the yarns in their lives, such as traffic or financial troubles, that can impact our results despite our best efforts.

Mitigating Risks [00:05:10] Explains the importance of planning for contingencies to mitigate the risks of the yarns in our lives, and not being caught off guard when things don't go as planned.

The pursuit of perfection [00:05:46] Questions the meaning of perfection and encourages listeners to redefine it. He gives examples of how perfection can be subjective and suggests looking at it through the eyes of those we serve.

Dealing with mistakes [00:06:29] Baylor shares a personal story of forgetting what he was talking about during a speech and how He dealt with it. He encourages listeners to focus on the purpose of their actions and not beat themselves up over mistakes.

Redefining perfection [00:07:05] Baylor reiterates the importance of redefining perfection and focusing on whether our actions are serving their intended purpose. He encourages listeners to find contingencies and plan for external factors that may impact their results.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Shark TheoryBy Baylor Barbee

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

42 ratings


More shows like Shark Theory

View all
It's a Good Life by Brian Buffini

It's a Good Life

2,541 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,991 Listeners

The Jon Gordon Podcast by Jon Gordon

The Jon Gordon Podcast

1,201 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

21,375 Listeners

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast by Civility Media

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

8,450 Listeners