The Perfectionism Project

While I love sharing a good productivity tip, sometimes it's more helpful to be walked through a real day in the life example to see how everything comes into play. So that's what I'm doing in this episode!

Ever wondered what the little things are that make the difference between a productive day and an unproductive day? In this episode, I'm sharing them as I take you behind the scenes on one of my most productive days and deconstruct why it worked.

• How I set myself up for a productive day before the day has even begun
• The planning method I use to keep myself out of overwhelm
• What I listen to when I'm working to help me stay focused
• Why I update my calendar multiple times throughout the day and when I do it
• The little things that make the difference between a productive and unproductive day

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 209: What To Do When You're Going Through An Identity Crisis
• My favourite binaural beats for focus
• Grown Ups by Marian Keyes

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn't all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I'm not that different to you.

This time I'm coming to you with a double personal growth update. Tune in to hear what I've been working on, and struggling with, behind the scenes.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• My business vision for the next 5 years
• Why I haven't worked much in the last two months
• Questions to ask yourself when you're feeling unmotivated and stuck
• How to tell whether you're working towards business goals just because they look good

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Lynnsey Robinson - Hypnotherapist
• Tara Brunet's interview with Chelsea Newman
• Episode 212: 10 Perfectionist Struggles I Still Have
• Episode 209: What To Do When You're Going Through An Identity Crisis

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

In this episode I'm sharing 10 perfectionist struggles I still have. What inspired me to record this episode? The fact that perfectionism almost stopped me from recording this episode at all.

Tune in to hear about 10 perfectionist struggles I still have, how the manifest in my day-to-day life and what I'm doing to overcome them.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The sneaky way that I protect myself from rejection
• How I felt when a recent promotion didn't go as planned
• Why I still leave things until the last minute
• How my all-or-nothing mindset is stopping me from getting into a good routine
• Why I still feel like an imposter when it comes to coaching and podcasting

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Most perfectionists are all too familiar with burnout - as well as the overwhelm, procrastination and guilt that surrounds it. I know I definitely am! For over a decade, I reliably burned out at least once every six months. I felt helpless to the cycle and that the most I could hope for was learning how to spot the signs early.

But now, after more than 2 years without burning out, I can safely say that burnout doesn't have to be part of your life - even if you're a recovering perfectionist with A LOT of big goals and a busy schedule. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 reasons I don't burnout anymore and how you can stop burning out too. I hope you find it helpful!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• My personal experience with burnout and the negative impact it had on my life
• The real reason that perfectionists burnout so often
• Why burnout isn't caused by your to-do list, your busy schedule or lack of sleep
• How to spot the thoughts that are making you feel overwhelmed before they take over
• The hidden upside to burnout and why it's so hard to stop

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program
• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Episode 136: What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy?
• Episode 174: Why You Can't Follow Through With Your Plans
• Episode 177: Why Perfectionists Burnout + How To Avoid It
• Episode 209: What To Do When You're Going Through An Identity Crisis

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

In Episode 209, I talked about an identity crisis I'm currently going through and how it's made me realise that there are certain things I've been putting off until I'm 'more successful'. And that I could just start doing those things today!

There were a few different things that were stopping me from giving myself permission to read more and go for long walks. In this episode, I'm sharing what stopped me from giving myself permission to enjoy my life more now in the hope it inspires you to begin doing those things you've been putting off too.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why believing you're already successful won't make you less driven to succeed
• How the all-or-nothing mindset keeps us waiting to enjoy our lives
• Why enjoying your life doesn't take a lot of time
• Why you might be scared to enjoy your life

Featured In The Episode:

• FREE Training- How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• Episode 101: How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty
• Episode 145: What Are You Waiting For?
• Episode 209: What To Do When You're Going Through An Identity Crisis

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

I'm currently going through an identity crisis. And since personal development is the art of navigating one identity crisis after the next, I thought I'd share how to identify when you're going through an identity crisis and what to do about it when you are. I'm also sharing a behind the scenes look at how I'm navigating my most recent identity crisis in the hope it helps you feel less alone and navigate yours a little bit easier.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why an identity crisis will help you become more of who you really are
• How to tell whether you're having an identity crisis
• 3 steps to follow when you're going through an identity crisis
• Why I'm going through an identity crisis and the realisations I've had

Featured In The Episode:

• FREE Training- How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• Episode 115: Master Your State, Master Your Mind
• Episode 116: Personal Growth Update May 2019

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out my group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

In this episode I'm sharing 7 reasons why I made $0 in my first 37 months of business. I hope that by hearing about the mistakes I made in my early days of business, you can avoid them altogether - or stop making them if you can relate to what I share!

I'm also SO excited to finally announce that starting on Monday, 10 August, I'll be teaching the Full-Time Formula live inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done!

The Full-Time Formula is your step-by-step roadmap to a full-time coaching business full of happy client - even if you're starting from scratch, you're not certified, you're busy with a full-time job, you're scared your friends and family will laugh at you, tech just isn't your thing and you have no idea where to start.

Sign up for the Full-Time Formula inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done today!

After overcoming crippling self-doubt and leaving the corporate world (and my university degrees!) behind to build a multiple six figure coaching business - it's time I showed you how to do the same in 3 simple steps with the Full-Time Formula:

1. Build Confidence
2. Make Money
3. Go Full-Time

The Full-Time Formula is for you if...

• You're a perfectionist who wants to build a profitable full-time coaching business with 1:1 clients, a course or membership program.
• You have potential and *know* you'd be further along in your business if it weren't for procrastination, imposter syndrome, fear of judgement and overwhelm.
• You need practical advice to help you consistently put yourself out there as someone who's not naturally confident or an expert (so you don't keep falling off the instagram wagon).
• You want to follow a step-by-step roadmap that you can easily implement in a couple of hours per week while working full-time (without burning out or sacrificing your relationships).

Sign up for the Full-Time Formula inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done today.

With the help of the Full-Time Formula, hundreds of PGSDers will be courageously putting themselves out there, getting pay-in-full coaching clients and building fulfilling coaching businesses from the ground up.

"I am beyond excited for the Full-Time Formula. I feel like this has come at the perfect time for me. I know it sounds weird, but it feels like the universe is telling me that this is where I am meant to be." - Kimberly, PGSDer

"I'm so excited to dive into the Full Time Formula, I cannot express my gratitude enough for everything that you teach us Sam! Thank you thank you!!!!" - Nathalie, PGSDer

And you can be one of them!

Sign up for the Full-Time Formula inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done today.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why consistent content won't make your business successful
• How to stop being scared of being salesy
• Why finding business friends will help you build your business
• The power of only being one step ahead of your client
• Why you need to stop waiting for more confidence

Featured In The Episode:

• FREE Training - How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• Episode 145: What Are You Waiting For?
• Episode 207: 5 Signs You're Ready To Go All-In On Your Business

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

Next week, I'm teaching a FREE live training on How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business Without Getting Laughed At.

I'm sharing what I *wish* I'd known when I was struggling to build my full-time coaching business and how to avoid the 3 big mistakes that nearly made me give up.

Click here to sign up for my FREE live training or visit samlaurabrown.com/fulltime.

It's going to help you build your full-time coaching business even if you're busy with a full-time job, your partner doesn't believe in you, you're not good with tech and you don't know where to start.

Here's when it's happening live...

• 1:30pm PDT on Sunday, 2 August
• 4:30pm EDT on Sunday, 2 August
• 9:30pm BST on Sunday, 2 August
• 6:30am AEST on Monday, 3 August

Click here to sign up for my FREE live training or visit samlaurabrown.com/fulltime.

Once you do, you'll receive a confirmation email and the link to join me live for this FREE training when the time comes.

P.S. Won't be able to make it live? No worries! Sign up for the free training and you'll be emailed the replay recording as soon as it's available.

Featured In The Episode:

• FREE Live Training on How To Build A Full-Time Coaching Business
• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

In this episode I'm sharing 5 signs you're ready to go all-in on your business. When it comes to your business, you probably have one foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake - and that just doesn't work! Going all-in on your business simply means deciding that you're going to take your foot off the brake. And that's what this podcast episode is going to help you do.

Going all-in on your business doesn't mean you need to make an announcement on Facebook, tell your partner, leave your full-time job or anything like that. You just need to make an internal decision, for yourself, that you're going to make your business work. And in this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to do that.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The real reason your business isn't growing as fast as you'd like
• What to do if your actions and your dreams don't match up
• Why it took so long for me to go all-in on my business and what happened once I did
• How to overcome the fear of getting laughed at by friends and family
• What to do if your business dreams won't leave you alone

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership

In this episode I'm sharing 3 reasons why you shouldn't get a coaching certification. Whether you're an aspiring coach or you've already gotten started, and you're considering investing in a formal coaching certification, I want to share 3 reasons why this might not be the best option for you - at least at this stage of your coaching journey.

I'm definitely not against certification, education or training but I don't want you to go and get a certification purely because you think it'll make you feel more confident or that your clients will take you seriously or because it's the only way to improve your coaching skills. Tune in to learn 3 reasons why you shouldn't get a coaching certification… at least, not yet.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why a coaching certification will actually make you less confident than you are now
• Whether clients will take you more seriously if you have a certification
• If it's irresponsible to become a coach without a coaching certification
• How I became a coach
• Tools and resources to improve your coaching skills without getting certified

Featured In The Episode:

• Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - my group coaching program
• The Coaching Manual by Julie Starr
• The Life Coach School Podcast by Brooke Castillo
• Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue

Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

When you join our community for recovering perfectionists, you'll get instant access to our ever-growing library of personal development tools designed to help you beat procrastination, overcome perfectionism and become your best self - it includes masterclasses, coaching calls, journaling exercises, workbooks, meditations and more!

You'll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support from our beautiful community every step along the way, you'll never have to feel alone again. It's time to create the success you deserve.

Join our group coaching program today at samlaurabrown.com/membership