In this episode of the Fifth Floor by Athina Neocleous, I explore the tension between perfection and creativity and why “done” is often better than “good.” I talk about how perfectionism can disguise itself as care but often becomes fear that keeps us from finishing, sharing, and growing. I share a simple framework for working with perfectionism rather than against it, focusing on small steps, reflection, and letting go of the need for flawless outcomes. I also open up about my own experience with perfection and how this very podcast became a reminder that progress, not perfection, is what builds mastery, confidence, and joy, an invitation to release the pressure to be perfect, trust the process, and keep creating.

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