Random Stuff 234: The Perfectionism Trap
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What is the perfectionism trap and why does it happen?
Hello, my friend, and welcome back to another short episode of Something for Everybody. My name is Aaron Mashbitz. Stop me if this sounds familiar. You decide to start working out or eating better or building a new skill. Day one, you crush it. Day two, perfect. Day three, a long day, and you fall off the wagon.
Why do people panic and quit after missing a day of progress?
And what do most people do on day four? They panic. They decide they've failed. They assume the entire week is a write-off. This is the perfectionism trap, and it is a complete load of rubbish. Here is the truth. You will miss days.
Whatβs the real truth about missing days and staying on track?
Life gets in the way. Work gets busy. Things happen. It is unavoidable. The goal is not to be a robot that never fails. The goal is simply to avoid missing two days in a row. One day missed is just a bump.
How can you avoid missing two days in a row and prevent bad habits?
Two days missed is the start of a new negative habit. You don't need to be perfect, and you never ever will be. You just need to refuse to let it stumble. turn into a fall. Forget perfection. Forget it. It's never gonna happen.
Why is showing up when it counts more important than being perfect?
Focus on showing up when it counts. That's it. That's the whole point. Show up when it counts. And thank you. very much for tuning in to another short episode of Something for Everybody. And if you feel so inclined and want to support the podcast, the absolute best way to do that is by joining our exclusive community over on Patreon. Thank you.
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5 chapters
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What is the perfectionism trap and why does it happen?
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Why do people panic and quit after missing a day of progress?
0:19β0:37
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Whatβs the real truth about missing days and staying on track?
0:37β0:52
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How can you avoid missing two days in a row and prevent bad habits?
0:52β1:08
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Why is showing up when it counts more important than being perfect?
1:08β1:30
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