The Perfectionism Project

Our perfectionist all-or-nothing mindset is what makes us rebel from our calendars. That is, unless you're planning properly as a perfectionist.

I used to be the person who couldn't follow through with my calendar for more than a couple of days. Yet no matter how much time I spent planning everything out, I kept rebelling. It wasn't because I didn't have what it takes to be my own boss. It was simply because I was unknowingly making some pretty big planning mistakes that were making my perfectionist mindset working against me.

In this episode I'm sharing 8 calendaring mistakes that are unknowingly causing you to rebel against your calendar. And I walk you through how Power Planning solves for each of them in the easiest and most practical way. If you want to be able to rely on yourself to follow through with your plans whilst having lots of flexibility and freedom in your week, this episode is for you.

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The Power Planning Course is now open!

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

One of my favourite feelings is finishing my work day at the exact minute I planned, with everything essential complete. And this episode is a masterclass on how you can do it too.

Tune in to learn why finishing on time is a skill worth developing, the self-image you need to develop to make it possible and the tools that make it easy. You'll hear the practical steps to follow, what it looks like in practice and how to avoid the common mistakes and misconceptions that will stop you from finishing on time.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you work well under pressure but struggle to take action when there's no deadline, this episode is for you.

Most of the tasks that actually grow your business don't come with external pressure. So they get pushed back. Again and again.

In this episode, I break down why that happens and what actually needs to change if you want to consistently follow through without relying on last-minute urgency.

This isn't about becoming more disciplined. It's about understanding the perfectionist pattern that keeps you stuck - and shifting the way you approach your work so you can take action even when no one is watching.

If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently follow through with your plans, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching and support to take consistent action and grow your business, join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you've ever sat down to work on your business and thought "I don't even know where to begin", this episode is for you.

Not knowing where to begin isn't a clarity problem - it's a perfectionism problem. In this episode, I walk you through a real client story and the three simple steps that took her from "I don't know where to begin" to getting started, following through and achieving her goal.

If you've been circling your ideas, second-guessing your next move or telling yourself you need a better plan before you start then this episode will create an important shift for you. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

READY FOR MORE?

If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you always know what to work on each week, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning.

If you're ready for coaching and support to take consistent action and grow your business, join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Your business dreams matter. They're not going to leave you alone, even if you don't act on them. So you may as well go for them.

In this episode I share why being someone who is going for your business dreams will transform every area of your life for the better, why going all-in doesn't mean neglecting your personal life and how Perfectionists Getting Shit Done supports you to go for your business dreams without burning out.

JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are closing tomorrow - at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Join now by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Featured In The Episode:

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

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

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Building a business is a big brave thing - especially as a perfectionist. So in this episode I'm interviewing PGSDer Laura Miller about how she has used the support of the Perfectionists Getting Shit Done community to create insane personal growth and results for herself during her 6 years (!!) as an active PGSDer.

We also discuss the value of PGSD as a lifetime access program and why you can get all of the community benefits of PGSD without having to actively post or be seen inside PGSD. Laura also shares her story of how PGSD helped to pick her back up after a big fail so she could go on to create wild success. And she gives her best advice for PGSDers on how to connect with the PGSD community and the different ways that can look.

If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to PGSD are now officially open. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is closing strictly at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February.

Featured In The Episode:

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

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

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

PGSDer Megan Chambers is such a great example of everything I talked about in my 5-Part Personal Development Series. So I wanted to have her on the podcast to share her experience with you!

In this episode, Megan shares how shifting her perfectionist beliefs allowed her to create an influx of new clients without having to change her marketing strategy or working longer hours.

We talk about how Megan knew that perfectionism was stopping her business from growing and what that looked like for her (hello procrasti-learning). And we chat about Megan's experience inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) and how the program supported her to get to the next level in her business while also working a full-time job.

If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to PGSD are now officially open. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is closing strictly at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February.

Featured In The Episode:

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

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

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses.

In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 simple personal development tools that bring together everything that I've taught you in this series. These personal development tools get your perfectionist mindset working for you, instead of against you, in an incredibly simple weekly practice. Tune in to discover what the tools are, why they work and how my clients and I use them to build successful and fulfilling businesses.

If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

And if you want to dive deep into this work with me as your coach and alongside a community of like-minded perfectionist entrepreneurs, you want to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) this week. Doors are now open for one week only with enrollment closing at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Join us today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Featured In The Episode:

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

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

• Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

The doors to PGSD are now open for one week only. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses.

I wouldn't have a successful business if I hadn't figured out how to make great business decisions even when I was scared of getting it wrong. I used to umm and ahh, procrasti-research, procrasti-learn and second guess myself. I wanted to get every decision right because I didn't want to embarrass myself, I didn't want to waste precious time and money and I didn't want to publicly put myself out there if I was only going to change my mind one week later.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the simple personal development work that my clients and I have done to make great business decisions even when you're scared you'll get it wrong. And the answer isn't just to make an 'imperfect' decision. That doesn't work for perfectionists! So instead, I'm sharing a simple and practical approach that does - as well as some personal stories that I know you'll be able to relate to.

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

The doors to PGSD are opening on 30 January 2026 for one week only. Get ready to join us by signing up for the waitlist at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 3 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses.

I wouldn't have a successful business if I hadn't figured out how to believe in myself when there was literally no proof that I could achieve my goals. I was quiet, I was shy, I was scared of putting myself out there and no one expected me to leave the corporate path I had started down. I'd been successful in my studies but there was no evidence that I'd ever be able to make a full-time income from my business - and yet I've been doing that for 6 years now.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the simple personal development work that my clients and I have done to believe in yourself even when you're scared of failing. And the answer isn't to out-work your self-doubt. That doesn't work for perfectionists! So instead, I'm sharing a simple and practical approach that does - as well as some personal stories that I know you'll be able to relate to.

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

The doors to PGSD are opening on 30 January 2026 for one week only. Get ready to join us by signing up for the waitlist at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.