We’re back with an encore of one of our most talked-about episodes: The Trap of Perfection.

In Episode 2, Kevin broke down how perfectionism traps us in cycles of procrastination and paralysis, keeping us from moving forward. But after that conversation, something deeper happened. Kevin sat down with Simeon — a Haitian millennial, son, and father — who shared how perfectionism shaped his upbringing, relationships, and even his business journey.

This encore episode is raw, transparent, and real. Kevin and Simeon unpack:

How Caribbean culture and family expectations fuel generational perfectionism
Why perfectionism often disguises itself as productivity but really keeps you stuck
The hidden ways perfection creeps into parenting, faith, and relationships
How striving for validation feeds the perfection trap
The role of fear — fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being enough — in keeping us bound
Why excellence is not the same as perfection

If Episode 2 showed you how perfectionism keeps you trapped, this encore takes you deeper — revealing how to break free, embrace imperfection, and live with courage and intention.

This is more than a replay. It’s a fresh, unfiltered conversation that will challenge the way you see failure, success, validation, and yourself.


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Struggling with perfectionism? Feeling like you’re always “almost ready” but never starting? In this episode of To The Core Podcast, Kevin M. Tucker — your favorite cousin, relationship & leadership strategist, communicator, and author of The Core Lifestyle — goes straight to the heart of why chasing perfection is keeping you stuck and how to finally break free.

This episode reveals the secret everyone needs: “Show up imperfect.” Kevin unpacks the “3 Ps” — Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis — and shows how to break the cycle that’s been robbing you of progress. You’ll also learn why your so-called failures are actually receipts of your bravery — proof you had the courage to try what many people never will.

Kevin shares his personal journey, raw lessons, and proven steps to help you:

Stop letting perfectionism kill your dreams
Replace fear with courageous execution
Recognize failure as a sign of courage, not weakness
Embrace vulnerability and the messy middle
Start, even when it’s not perfect


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Is It Your Time to Shoot?

When pressure’s high and the clock feels loud, most of us fire off anxious shots—decisions made from panic, not purpose. In this episode, Kevin M. Tucker (aka your favorite cousin) goes straight to the core: time intimidation, bad coaching, and the myth of “I’m late.” You’ll hear the Steph Curry lesson on confidence after misses, a Wild Card “burn the boats” moment, and a faith-centered reset for clarity and peace. Punchline: the clock isn’t your enemy—your panic is.

You’ll learn

• The 3-Beat Pause to help avoid anxious decisions: Breathe • Review • Re-evaluate.
• The Preparation Check to separate reaction from purpose.
• Bonus: The Spiritual Anchor (pray for clarity, seek wise counsel, move in faith).

Highlights

• The “anxious shot” that costs momentum.
• Why time pressure makes smart people think sloppy.
• How to tune out unqualified voices (closeness ≠ competence).
• Discernment over feelings—move when it’s time, not when it feels perfect.

Challenge for the week

1. Remove one false deadline.
2. Take one intentional, prepared shot.
3. Cut one unqualified voice from your decision-making.

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