Gen X Analog To Algorithm

Done Is Better Than Perfect: How Gen X Perfectionism Holds Us Back


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Episode Summary:
 In this raw and honest episode of
Gen X Resistance, host Paul Stevens pulls back the curtain on a personal battle that many Gen Xers know all too well: perfectionism. With over 70 unreleased podcast drafts collecting digital dust, Paul shares how the drive to be excellent—fueled by a lifetime of high standards and Swiss Army knife versatility—can quietly turn into a creative paralysis that stops progress in its tracks.

If you've ever held back from hitting publish, launching a project, or sharing your work because it didn’t feel “perfect,” this episode is for you. It’s not polished. It’s not flawless. But it’s real—and most importantly, it’s done.

What You’ll Hear:

  • 🎯 Why perfectionism isn’t always about being tidy—it’s about control and fear


  • 🛠 The “Swiss Army knife” personality and how it becomes a double-edged sword


  • 🧠 The hidden cost of being capable at everything


  • 🔄 How silence becomes a false safety net for creatives and thinkers


  • ⚔ Why resistance starts by hitting publish—even when it’s imperfect


  • 💬 A direct message to every multitasking, high-capacity Gen Xer who feels stuck


Takeaways:

  • Consistency beats perfection.


  • Silence may feel safe, but it keeps you from making an impact.


  • If you're waiting to be ready, you're already late.


  • Sometimes, hitting "publish" is the most rebellious thing you can do.


Call to Action:
 Are you a fellow Swiss Army knife stuck in your own head? Struggling to finish what you start? Paul wants to hear from you.
 📩 Email: [email protected]
 💬 Let’s talk. Let’s push each other forward. Let’s resist together.

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Gen X Analog To AlgorithmBy Paul Stevens

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