The Perfectionism Project

Getting out of your own way in your business will have a profound impact on your children. This is true whether you have young children like me or you have older children or your children haven't even been born yet.

Tune into this episode to learn what it means to get out of your own way and why I'm so committed to being an example of what's possible for my children. I also share why being a 'perfect' parent isn't helpful for your children and what to focus on instead.

Plus you'll hear about the 12 Week Power Planning Challenge that's happening inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done starting on 1 July so you have the tools and personal support to make getting out of your own way a reality.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode466.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why your relationship with yourself is so important to your children

• Why getting out of your own way doesn't mean becoming perfect

• My story of getting out of my own way

• The power of focusing on who you're being rather than what you're achieving

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

There are two reasons I'm sharing a coaching call excerpt with you from my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done:

Firstly, because if you're a perfectionist entrepreneur then you need to know about false problems. Our brains create problems to keep us busy and distracted. This way we can subconsciously avoid solving more uncomfortable problems in our business or we get to avoid doing uncomfortable work. In this call you'll hear me spot a false problem that my client was having and help her work through what's really going on for her in her business.

The second reason I wanted to share this call is because it's such a great example of the power of being inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. We perfectionists love to be self-sufficient in our mindset work. We feel embarrassed for others to see our messy brains and feel like getting help from others is a sign that we aren't smart enough to do it on our own. But when we're completely self-sufficient, there are blindspots that never get uncovered because it's too uncomfortable for our brains to see them.

Being able to get coached on one of our weekly live calls or listen to the 200+ coaching call replays on the PGSD Private Podcast means that you'll no longer be confused about why you aren't getting shit done, keep burning yourself out or are struggling to get to your goals. When you're inside the program you'll be able to finally see your blindspots, without feeling bad about them, and then solve for what's really going on. This is the secret to getting out of your own way in your business.

A big thank you to the PGSDer I coached on this call for giving us permission to share it on the podcast.

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is currently open for enrollment. To find out more and sign up for the program today visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode465.

Featured In The Episode:

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Free training on how to plan properly as a perfectionist: samlaurabrown.com/plan

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way in your business. Even if you have a long history of procrastination, overthinking and burnout. To find out more about the program and sign up today visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode, I'm sharing 12 thoughts that helped me create content in a really easy, enjoyable, sustainable way that has proven to be really effective for my perfectionist brain. I wanted to record this in response to a PGSDer who posted about starting a podcast inside my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). These thoughts will help you create content simply and easily, and they can also be applied to other areas of your business to empower you to show up fully.

Because yes, there might be some technical things that you need to set up when it comes to content creation. But trusting yourself - or what we call self-trust - is the most important ingredient so your perfectionist brain can create high-quality content easily.

I've made over $2 million in my business, most of which has come from this podcast, and the times I've made the most money and the most impact with people have been when I'm in a high level of self-trust.

Tune in and find out why this is the case for perfectionists, and discover the 12 thoughts that will make content creation easy and effective.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode464.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What self-trust is, and why it's the most important thing when it comes to high-value content creation

• The reason how perfectionists think can make content creation feel hard

• What happens when perfectionists create content with low self-trust

• The 12 thoughts that help perfectionists create content easily and sustainably

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about clear financial goals for your business and having lifestyle parameters around them. I cover why this is so important for perfectionist entrepreneurs (and why we tend not to set them).

I've been having conversations with people about this topic - and we discuss this a lot in my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - so I hope you find this episode helpful.

When you listen to the end, you'll learn about how a clear financial goal and lifestyle parameters help you go all in on your business without sacrificing work-life balance.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode463.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why you need a clear financial goal

• What happens when you don't have a financial goal for your business

• Why perfectionists tend not to set a clear financial goal

• How to set lifestyle parameters so you can show up fully without burning out

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode I'm sharing a detailed behind the scenes look over a $250k launch, because this is such a great example of the advanced work that you can do on releasing your perfectionism handbrake. This will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and demonstrate the next-level mindset work perfectionists need to do once you're showing up and putting yourself out there.

Tune in to listen to 'real-time' updates that I recorded as we prepared for this launch and through the launch period. I talk through the launch plan and strategy, advanced Power Planning, advanced troubleshooting and more!

What you will hear in this episode is an example of what we're going to be doing in the PGSD Advanced Coaching Group. In PGSD Advanced, you're going to be working closely with me and a group of other like-minded perfectionist entrepreneurs to get out of your own way in a whole new way. I'm so excited because I haven't actually taught what I do behind the scenes for my mindset work before. I've been demonstrating it through podcast episodes like this launch debrief episode that so many people love, but I haven't actually had a way for you to do that work with me.

We have already done early enrollment for the PGSD Advanced Coaching Group and spots have started filling, but we will announce the official enrollment dates soon. If you are ready for the advanced work, then stay tuned to the podcast. You'll get all the details so you can decide whether or not it's for you.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode462.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• What our goal was for the PGSD launch and how I decided what our launch strategy would be

• What I'm doing differently compared with our last launches

• What my self-coaching looks like during launch week

• The mindset shifts that kept me committed to my goal

• The statistics we were tracking and why

• What our final numbers were (sign ups, revenue, podcast ep downloads etc)

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In today's episode, I'm sharing a recent travel experience I had (spoiler alert: my worst flight experience ever), because it's a good example of how to approach your plans in business and life. You'll hear me cover how to take care of yourself so you can be resilient in the face of challenges, how to ask for and receive support, and ultimately how to get to where you want to go.

You have the power to create your own experience and your story about that experience, in a way that empowers you to achieve your goals. Listen in to learn how you can do that.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode461.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• How to approach things that don't go to plan in an empowered way

• Why taking care of yourself helps you be more resilient

• How to use self-coaching to overcome challenges and fears

• The value of asking for the support you need as you take action

• Why you have the power to transform your experiences (and an example of how to do it)

• How to own your experiences and learn from them

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode I'm talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow.

Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art full time but was too afraid to put her work in front of potential customers and start selling.

With the help of PGSD and Power Planning, Rachel finally opened her online art store and made her first sales – all while working fewer hours than she had before. I'm excited for you to hear how Rachel used Power Planning to grow her business and become the artist she wanted to be (without feeling stressed).

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode460.

• How to never feel pressured or stressed when Power Planning

• Rachel's honest experience when she first started Power Planning

• The practical things that Rachel does with her Power Planning to keep it flexible

• What Rachel does when she feels inspired to create during her clean rest

• How to stop resenting the time your full-time job is taking from your business

• How to accurately estimate how long a creative task will take you

• When Rachel checks in on her calendar and why it's never stressful if she's behind

Featured In The Episode:

• Rachel's instagram account: instagram.com/showherwork

• Rachel's website: showherwork.com

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

• Episode 342: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Two of my clients inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) have given me permission to share this coaching call excerpt with you. In this call we are talking about emotional capacity and how to expand your emotional capacity so that you can do the things you need to do to build your business. If you resist and avoid doing things that are uncomfortable, this is for you.

When it comes to taking action we perfectionists get really frustrated when we have all of the knowledge but we aren't able to do the things we need to do. Why aren't we able to follow through? Because there is a difference between your knowledge and what you're physically capable of doing (e.g. typing words on a computer) and your ability to experience the uncomfortable emotions that are required to get shit done.

Inside PGSD we support you fully with getting out of your own way and this call is a great example of some of the mindset and emotional work required to become someone who is taking consistent action towards their business goals without burning out.

If you find this episode helpful I want to invite you inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. We have just opened enrollment at the time of this episode being released and I will be teaching a live bonus workshop to those inside PGSD called Your First Power Hour to help you start Power Planning. It's happening this Sunday 21 April at 7pm New York Time. To find out more about the program and sign up visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode459.

Featured In The Episode:

• How to deal with overwhelm about the amount of work you have to do

• Allowing and generating feelings so getting out of your own way feels safe

• How to untangle your worthiness from your capability

• Increasing your mental and emotional capacity to execute your plans

Featured In The Episode:

• Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are now open:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This episode was a long-time in the making. In 2019 I released an episode just after I'd officially gone full-time in my business sharing all of the nitty gritty details - the ups and downs, courage and self-sabotage, successes and setbacks. I'm sharing it again on the podcast, 5 years after it was initially released, in case you're in the thick of this journey and you're looking for something inspiring (and practical) to help you keep going.

When my goal was going full-time in my business, I was constantly searching for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time entrepreneurship. I didn't have the confidence to take a blind leap of faith so I scoured the internet for wisdom on how to navigate it all. And to be honest, what I found was a little lacking! So I hope that by sharing the details of my experience I'm able to help you figure out when to take your own leap and how to do it.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

• Episode 1: My Story (So Far!)

• Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started

• Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project

• Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine

• Episode 33: How To Balance Your Side Hustle With Your Full-Time Job

• Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job

• Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset

• Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This

• Episode 107: What To Do When Your Loved Ones Don't Believe In You

• Episode 112: 5 Decisions That Changed Me + My Business Forever

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why I started my blog even though I didn't feel confident

• How I balanced full-time accounting and growing my blog

• The investments that changed the trajectory of my business and career

• How I knew the time was right to leave my full-time job and then my part-time job

• Why resenting your day job will slow your entrepreneurial journey down

• What my finances have looked like throughout this process

• Why I was scared to go full-time in my business and how I overcame that fear

• My next steps now that I'm full-time in my business

Do you trust yourself with your business or are you constantly policing yourself so you get it right? Tune in to learn how to identify whether you're in self-trust mode and the practical things you can do to get into self-trust and move yourself forward.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.

Featured In The Episode:

• Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning

• Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

• Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz

• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning

If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I've created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you'll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.

Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score

If you're not sure whether perfectionism is what's making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz.

After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it's overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.

It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you're ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today.

Work With Me:

My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.