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🎧 Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Solo Grind, I’m talking about something I know all too well: going completely over the top when you’re excited about something you love. From over-the-top kid lunches and 3D Swiss Macarons, to launching Season 3 of this podcast with BIG ideas—I ALWAYS HAVE something big in the works!
But somewhere between new gear, video mishaps, and the pressure to be spectacular, I realized I was chasing perfection instead of staying true to what this podcast is really about: honest, encouraging conversations about being a solo entrepreneur.
If you’ve ever felt like your to-do list is running you, or like you're drowning in good ideas that somehow turned into a tangled mess—tune in my friend, because you are not alone!
I am getting real about the curse of the overachiever, how to recognize when you’re doing too much, and to survive those overachiever tendencies without losing your spark!
What I hope you take away from this episode:
☕ Doing more doesn’t always mean doing better
☕ You don’t need fancy tools or over-the-top content to make an impact
☕ The pressure to overachieve is real—and it’s okay to pull back
☕ You’re allowed to set boundaries with your own ideas
☕ A clear focus and a few simple shifts can help you move forward with more clarity and less chaos
Be sure to check out my website to see those over the top 3D Bubble Bath Bear Macarons! ---- CLICK HERE!
Here are 8 signs you might be doing too much.
☕ You’re constantly busy, but nothing feels truly done
☕ You start a lot of things, but finishing feels like a struggle
☕ You can’t remember the last time you took a full day off
☕ The thought of scaling back makes you feel guilty
☕ You’ve got multiple systems, plans, and tools in place—but still feel disorganized
☕ Your to-do list feels like it’s running you, not the other way around
☕ You’re chasing ideas faster than you can act on them
☕ The joy’s gone—and everything feels like a giant struggle
Your Overachiever Survival Guide: Tips for Keeping Your Ambition in Check
☕ Pick one big thing at a time. You can dream big and still move intentionally. Focus doesn’t mean playing small—it means honoring the ideas you actually want to bring to life.
☕ Set “enough” goals. What’s enough for today, this week, this season? Not ideal. Not maximum. Just enough.
☕ Create a pause point. Before adding anything new, pause and ask:
– Is this solving a problem or adding one?
– Do I have the bandwidth and desire to do this well?
☕ Do a weekly review. Not just what you did—but how you felt doing it. What drained you? What lit you up? Adjust from there.
☕ Practice digital boundaries. Close the tabs. Pick one tool. Let your brain breathe.
☕ Celebrate tiny wins. Don’t wait for the launch or the big revenue month. Celebrate showing up. Sending the email. Recording the podcast. Forward is forward.
Links to connect with me...
☕ Email me at [email protected]
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