MQ4B Booster 22.4 Use the 80-80-Go Principle to Break Free from Perfectionism

Listen to these two tracks of booster content just for ambitious small business leaders.

Track 1: A deeper perspective on imperfectionism from Stephen Guise, author of How to be an Imperfectionist.

Track 2: This one is called  the "80-80-Go Principle," and it is aligned with breaking the hold that perfectionism has on you and other business leaders in any area of your life.

Perfectionist Imperfectionist Perfectionists are workaholics because they find it difficult to be happy with their work unless it meets a very high standard.Imperfectionists recognize the perfectionist tendencies in their behavior to overcome them.Perfectionists procrastinate to avoid completing tasks that may be substandard.Imperfectionists understand the difference between perfection and high achievement.Perfectionists avoid doing creative tasks, like art and music, where opinions make them subjective.Imperfectionists embrace who they are by practicing “authenticity.”Perfectionists avoid vulnerability and love due to fear of rejection.Imperfectionists try new things even if they may not be good at them.Perfectionists are confident and outgoing even if they are afraid and introverted.Imperfectionists understand their values.Perfectionists are full of guilt and shame because they cannot let go of the mistakes that they have made.Imperfectionists make mistakes and learn to let them go.Perfectionists are control freaks.Imperfectionists learn the meaning of work-life balance.Perfectionists have high stress and anxiety.Imperfectionists choose love over fear.Perfectionists have high regard for their appearance yet have low self-esteem.Imperfectionists let go of control.Perfectionists live in a world of “I should” or “I wish” over “I am”  (e.g., I wish I was more beautiful over I am beautiful)Imperfectionists understand their limits and when to say no.Perfectionists say yes to everyone but themselves.Imperfectionists know how to show their weaknesses.Perfectionists do not know how to enjoy the moment because they are always concerned with past mistakes and future achievements.Imperfectionists understand how to be happy for their colleagues and loved ones' successes and achievements.Perfectionists seek praise and gratitude from others but are rarely satisfied.Imperfectionists know how to embrace the moment and live a fulfilled life.Perfectionists suffer from depression and withdrawal and in worst cases, that can sometimes lead to suicide.