Ep 397: My Journey of Building a Business with Perfectionism: 2017 vs Now

Can you believe we're almost at 400 episodes!? I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the remarkable journey I've embarked on since the podcast's inception back in 2017. So much has unfolded and evolved since then, not only in my business but also in my personal life. Now, I’m a proud parent of three kids under two! Since 2017, I've tackled my perfectionism head-on, allowing me to make great strides in productivity and achieve remarkable growth in my business.  In this episode, I delve into the contrast between what my life looked like in 2017 and where I am now, particularly in terms of productivity and the impact of perfectionism. Get ready to discover what's possible when you release the handbrake of perfectionism and embrace a new level of productivity! Addressing underlying perfectionism is key to unlocking your true potential and achieving business growth. Take a moment to reflect on where you currently stand in your perfectionism and business journey as you listen to this episode. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode397. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The contrast of what my life looked like in 2017 compared to how it is now, particularly in terms of productivity and perfectionism. Discover how addressing underlying perfectionism is crucial for unlocking productivity and achieving business growth. The key indicators of high productivity that have emerged for me. Challenging societal norms that prioritise constant busyness and hard work as indicators of achievement and success. My personal experience of achieving success while working three days a week and delegating tasks that don't align with my strengths or I don’t enjoy doing. The decisions I’ve made in my business with how it relates to my family and children. Learn what's possible when you release the handbrake of perfectionism.    Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject   Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 12 June 2023 (for one week only) If you feel behind on your $100k goal, it’s just because nobody’s taught you the different productivity rules that apply to perfectionists. To make $100k you need to work smarter, not harder. And to do that you need to get your perfectionist mindset on your side.  If your week is filled with lost time even though you’re always busy working, it’s time to take control of your productivity. The process is simple - set your Growth Goal, plan properly with Power Planning and then strategically tweak your way to $100k. My group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) is designed to get perfectionist entrepreneurs to $100k. The doors to PGSD will open on 12 June 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.