Listen "Perfectionism is Killing Your Income"
Episode Synopsis
In this mini masterclass, Michelle Fragias discusses how perfectionism can hinder income and personal growth, particularly for women. She identifies different types of perfectionism, explains their impacts on self-worth and business, and offers actionable steps to overcome these tendencies. The session emphasizes the importance of taking imperfect action and embracing one's presence over perfection.
Takeaways
Perfectionism is often disguised as high standards.
It can stem from a fear of judgment and not being good enough.
There are three types of perfectionism: self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed.
Perfectionism can be unlearned through courageous actions over time.
Polishing in private leads to zero visibility and income.
Reworking content instead of releasing it builds no trust with the audience.
Delaying action until everything feels clear results in inaction.
Imperfect action leads to alignment and growth.
Your presence, not perfection, is what attracts clients.
Taking small, imperfect steps can lead to significant progress.
Sound Bites
"The in-between doesn't pay."
"Launch before you're ready."
"Trust your 70%, your 80%."
Chapters
00:00 The Perils of Perfectionism
02:41 Understanding Perfectionism: Types and Impacts
08:19 The Cost of Perfectionism on Income
15:04 Shifting from Perfectionism to Action
19:13 Embracing Imperfection for Success
Book your FREE Speaker Roadmap Call: https://www.michellefragias.com/speaker-roadmap-call
Takeaways
Perfectionism is often disguised as high standards.
It can stem from a fear of judgment and not being good enough.
There are three types of perfectionism: self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed.
Perfectionism can be unlearned through courageous actions over time.
Polishing in private leads to zero visibility and income.
Reworking content instead of releasing it builds no trust with the audience.
Delaying action until everything feels clear results in inaction.
Imperfect action leads to alignment and growth.
Your presence, not perfection, is what attracts clients.
Taking small, imperfect steps can lead to significant progress.
Sound Bites
"The in-between doesn't pay."
"Launch before you're ready."
"Trust your 70%, your 80%."
Chapters
00:00 The Perils of Perfectionism
02:41 Understanding Perfectionism: Types and Impacts
08:19 The Cost of Perfectionism on Income
15:04 Shifting from Perfectionism to Action
19:13 Embracing Imperfection for Success
Book your FREE Speaker Roadmap Call: https://www.michellefragias.com/speaker-roadmap-call
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