The Perfectionism Project

Reading is something I've always loved but over the last few years, I read less and less. Between building my business and raising little ones, I struggled to find the time. In this episode, I'm sharing how I recently got back into the habit of reading even though I'm busier than ever. I talk about the role that perfectionism was playing, how I let go of my excuses and created an easy-to-stick-to reading habit that didn't involve any force or pressure. This episode is full of practical advice so be sure to tune in today.  To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if perfectionism is stopping your business from growing? Take The Perfectionism Quiz today - it's free, takes less than 3 minutes and gives you a personalised report that lays out the simple steps you can take to get out of your own way. Take the quiz now at samlaurabrown.com/quiz. For more advice: Follow me on Instagram - I'm @perfectionismproject - for more behind-the-scenes insights and support with getting out of your own way in your business. For full support: Ready to get out of your own way in your business? Join the waitlist for my productivity program - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Inside PGSD you'll master our simple, proven process for getting shit done without burning out so you can finally get your business off the ground.

Power Planning is one of my favourite productivity tools (and the planning method I teach in PGSD) but I recently noticed I was seriously avoiding it. In this episode, I talk through why that happened, what I was believing about myself and my business and how I got back into the habit without making myself feel bad about falling off. Whether you've fallen out of your planning routine or you've been thinking about starting one - this episode will help you get out of avoidance and back into alignment. To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if perfectionism is stopping your business from growing? Take The Perfectionism Quiz today - it's free, takes less than 3 minutes and gives you a personalised report that lays out the simple steps you can take to get out of your own way. Take the quiz now at samlaurabrown.com/quiz. For more advice: Follow me on Instagram - I'm @perfectionismproject - for more behind-the-scenes insights and support with getting out of your own way in your business. For full support: Ready to get out of your own way in your business? Join the waitlist for my productivity program - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Inside PGSD you'll master our simple, proven process for getting shit done without burning out so you can finally get your business off the ground.

In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected changes I've made to how I work - and why I'm making them now, after years of having more structured work hours. I talk about why my usual work structure (that helped me so much) started feeling restrictive, the power of making aligned updates to routines that have served you well and what to consider if you're entering a new season of life or business.   To dive deeper: Want an easy way to find out if perfectionism is stopping your business from growing? Take The Perfectionism Quiz today - it's free, takes less than 3 minutes and gives you a personalised report that lays out the simple steps you can take to get out of your own way. Take the quiz now at samlaurabrown.com/quiz. For more advice: Follow me on Instagram - I'm @perfectionismproject - for more behind-the-scenes insights and support with getting out of your own way in your business. For full support: Ready to get out of your own way in your business? Join the waitlist for my productivity program - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Inside PGSD you'll master our simple, proven process for getting shit done without burning out so you can finally get your business off the ground.

Some days just don't go to plan. An appointment in the middle of the day, low energy, unexpected life admin… And suddenly, that focused workday you imagined feels like it's slipping through your fingers. In this episode, I'm sharing how I stay productive when that happens. I talk about how I plan when I've only got a few hours to work, the thoughts I used to spiral into and how I shift them now, the question I come back to when I feel behind, and how Power Planning helps me keep moving without needing to overwork or write the day off. If you've been telling yourself you need more time to get things done properly, this episode will help you shift that story, and show you what staying consistent can actually look like in real life. Ready to build self-trust and create real momentum in your business? Join the waitlist for my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Inside PGSD you'll master our simple, proven process for getting shit done without burning out or building a business you hate. For more advice: Follow me on Instagram - I'm @perfectionismproject - for more behind-the-scenes insights and support with getting out of your own way in your business as a perfectionist entrepreneur.

Creating momentum in your business isn't just about planning and strategy - it's about trusting yourself, even when life feels uncertain. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing a day in my life as I navigate maternity leave planning and mindset shifts, rebuilding my financial review habits and shifting operations inside my business. You'll hear the mindset shifts that are helping me grow my business with self-trust instead of overthinking, how I'm preparing for baby #4 while still staying connected to my work and the simple weekly financial review process that is bringing emotional safety back into my business finances. If you're craving more self-trust, flexibility and sustainable momentum in your business, this episode will show you what it looks like to live it day-by-day. Ready to build self-trust and create real momentum in your business? Join the waitlist for my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Inside PGSD you'll master our simple, proven process for getting shit done without burning out or building a business you hate. For more advice: Follow me on Instagram - I'm @perfectionismproject - for more behind-the-scenes insights and support with getting out of your own way in your business as a perfectionist entrepreneur.

Over-challenging yourself is one of the sneakiest ways that perfectionism is keeping you stuck in your business - and that's exactly what this episode will help you overcome. My clients are people who love to learn, grow and push themselves. But what I've seen time and time again - and experienced myself - is how over-challenging ourselves can lead to freezing or getting stuck in productive procrastination for months. In this episode, I unpack a powerful coaching moment from inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. I reveal what it really looks like to over-challenge yourself and why over-challenging yourself actually makes it harder to achieve your goals. I also share practical strategies that will allow you to step outside your comfort zone without spinning yourself out. Whether you're trying to post consistently on social media, launch something new into the world or perform at an open mic like the PGSDer I coached - this episode will help you get unstuck and build momentum, one aligned challenge at a time. To dive deeper: Want to know which of the 5 Perfectionist Patterns is keeping you stuck in your business? Take The Perfectionism Quiz - it's free, takes less than 3 minutes and gives you a personalised report that lays out the simple steps you can take to get out of your own way. Take the quiz now at samlaurabrown.com/quiz. For more advice: Follow me on Instagram - I'm @perfectionismproject - for more behind-the-scenes insights and support with getting out of your own way in your business. For full support: Ready to follow through with what matters most in your business? Join the waitlist for my productivity program - Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Inside PGSD you'll master our simple, proven process for getting shit done without burning out or building a business you hate.

There's a lot of talk in the entrepreneurial world about the dream of “being your own boss.” But what happens when you finally become your own boss… and realise you've turned into the worst boss you've ever had? This episode introduces a different way of thinking about how perfectionism is showing up in your business. It's a metaphor that'll help you really see why you keep getting in your own way – and what to do about it. Because when your perfectionism handbrake is on, it doesn't matter how motivated or disciplined you are. You'll still feel behind, burned out, overthinking everything, and wondering why nothing is working. In this episode, I'm walking you through what it means to be both the boss and the employee in your business – and how perfectionism can make both of those roles way harder than they need to be. I'll show you how to start being the kind of boss you actually want to work for (no matter where you're at right now), and why that shift alone can change everything. Inside PGSD, we teach you how to be the kind of boss you'd actually like to work for and the kind of employee who gets shit done without burning out. If you've been spinning your wheels and wondering what you're missing, this episode will help you understand what's really going on and how to finally get out of your own way. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode531. Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). Enrollment is open until 11:59pm EDT on Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

Power Planning works for entrepreneurs at every level of income, whether you're just starting out, trying to make your first consistent income, or already running a seven-figure business. When your perfectionist mindset is working for you instead of against you, creating time and space for what matters becomes so much easier. Eliška already had a seven-figure jewellery business when she signed up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). But she was exhausted. There was no breathing room in her schedule. Her dream of starting a coaching business had been sitting on the backburner for years. And the idea of having a second child felt like too much to handle. Fast forward to today and Eliška now has two successful businesses and is eight months pregnant with baby number two. Thanks to the changes she made inside PGSD, her husband was able to quit his CEO role to be home with the kids (something they never imagined was possible when she first joined). In this episode, Eliška shares how Power Planning helped her simplify everything she was doing and finally make time for more. More presence with her family. More connection with her husband. More progress in her business. And, most importantly, more trust in herself to follow through without the all-or-nothing pressure. We talk about the real changes she experienced in her work and home life, how PGSD helped her feel supported without needing to show up to live coaching calls, and what she would say if you're on the fence about joining. If you're feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle it all or frustrated that you're not making the progress you know you're capable of, this episode will help you see that it's not about working harder or being more disciplined. It's about learning how to plan in a way that actually works for your perfectionist brain. PGSD gives you the tools, support, and structure to finally follow through without burning out or falling off track when life gets full. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode530. Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). Enrollment is open until 11:59pm EDT on Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

You either work nonstop trying to catch up or avoid your to-do list completely — and no matter what, it feels like you're falling behind. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been listening for years, I'm breaking down what Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) actually is, who it's for, and why it works so well for perfectionist entrepreneurs who are stuck in overwhelm, procrastination, and self-doubt. PGSD is a productivity program that's built specifically for perfectionist entrepreneurs. Instead of forcing yourself to be more disciplined or relying on willpower, you'll learn how to plan properly, follow through consistently, and build real momentum in your business. You'll stop over-editing, overthinking, and burning yourself out trying to do everything perfectly — and finally become someone who gets shit done. In this episode, I walk you through the PGSD Process, share real transformations from PGSDers, and help you figure out if it's the right next step for you. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode529. Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). Enrollment is open until 11:59pm EDT on Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. I first experimented with clean rest in 2014 (though I didn't have a name for it back then). I just knew I needed a break. In 2018, after another exhausting launch, I came back to it with intention. I was tired of burning out every time I pushed for a big goal. Something had to change. Now, clean rest is the backbone of my business. It grounds me. It gives me the courage to put my ideas out there, even when they're not perfect. And it's the reason I haven't burned out in over three years, even while making more money than ever and navigating motherhood. In this final episode of the clean rest series, I'm sharing how my own journey with clean rest has evolved and what it looks like for me now - both in business and in life. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode528. Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD). Enrollment is open for one week only from Friday 4 April to Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. There's one mindset shift every perfectionist entrepreneur needs to make about clean rest: Clean rest that doesn't feel good is still clean rest. Even when you're feeling bored, restless, agitated, or like you “should” be doing something more productive… it still counts. Clean rest isn't about always feeling peaceful, recharged or inspired. Sometimes it will feel that way. But other times, it'll feel uncomfortable. You might find yourself itching to check your emails or thinking about everything you “should” be doing instead. And that's completely normal. You're a human, not a machine. You're not supposed to feel happy or motivated 100% of the time. And if you're judging the quality of your rest based on how it feels, that perfectionist thinking is sneaking in through the back door – making you overthink your time off and work harder to “rest the right way.” This episode is a coaching call with PGSDer Jenna where we dive into all of this: what actually counts as clean rest, what doesn't, and why it's still valuable even when it doesn't feel perfect. We talk about the discomfort that can come up when you're learning to let yourself truly rest, and how clean rest supports you in working towards your business goals without burning yourself out. If you've been trying to “do rest right,” or only allow yourself time off when you've earned it, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode527. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 3 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. In the previous episode of my clean rest series, I talked about how working from a to-do list makes it hard to get clean rest. So what should you do instead? Where does clean rest go in your calendar and how much of it do you need? And how do you rest when you've planned, so you honour your rest? I answer these questions and give you practical advice in today's episode. If you're wondering how to plan out your clean rest properly each week, listen in. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode526. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 2 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. We perfectionists LOVE a good to-do list… But working from a to-do list makes it really challenging to get enough clean rest - even if you're making a real effort to have more work-life balance. And I share the five reasons why - and helpful examples for each reason - in this second episode of my clean rest series. I also talk about why there's never any time for rest and why you feel behind when you work from a to-do list.  If you only get a break from your business when you're busy recovering from burnout, this clean rest series - and today's episode in particular - is going to be insanely helpful. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode525. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 1 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. If you're sick of being behind in your business (even though you're doing ALL the things), this episode is for you. I explain what clean rest is (i.e. resting without guilt) and why it's essential for perfectionists.  It may not feel like it, but clean rest will help you work better and build a better business (with less overwhelm, less procrastination and less burnout). You'll have plenty of clean rest scheduled in your calendar when you're planning properly as a perfectionist. All that clean rest won't be scary because you'll be so clear on what's important vs what isn't, when you work best and how to keep your plans workable so you never fall behind. You'll be able to ENJOY your time off. It's time to start planning properly as a perfectionist - and that includes getting the clean rest you need. And anyone can learn how… Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode524. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

If you've been wondering how to stay motivated and show up consistently, week after week after week - this episode will help you understand how following the PGSD Process will help you stay motivated as you build your business. Especially if you've been in the all-or-nothing cycle of showing up perfectly for a few weeks and then abandoning your goals and your content calendar. In this episode I'm going to be showing you how Power Planning and Clean Rest will keep you motivated to show up in your business. You'll hear about what we can learn from children about staying motivated, why the goal isn't getting your entire to-do list in your calendar, and the hidden benefits of resting without guilt. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode523. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

As perfectionists, we want our marketing to be perfect before we release it into the world. But the truth is that our best marketing for our clients won't feel perfect to us. In this episode I share with you why this is the case and how imperfect marketing has helped me grow my business. Tune in to learn why imperfect marketing works, and how your marketing can feel easy and intentional. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode522. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz  Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens Instagram: @perfectionismproject Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

Perfectionists often struggle with life admin tasks. There always seems to be something to clean, fix or take care of in our day-to-day lives - tasks that won't take too long to do individually, but seem never-ending. If you feel like your life admin tasks are never-ending loose ends, this episode is going to help! I share about my experiences around feeling behind on my life admin, discovering I was using my life admin loose ends against myself, and the specific changes I'm making to my Power Planning and clean rest to address it. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode521. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Perfectionists love to learn. That's why one of the most common signs your perfectionism handbrake is on, is that you spend most of your time procrasti-learning instead of doing.  Tune into today's episode because I'm sharing three hard truths about procrasti-learning and how it's hurting your business. I cover why perfectionists unknowingly fall into the trap of procrasti-learning, and how to turn your love of learning into a successful business. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode520. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

It's tempting to look at others in our industry to see if we're doing things the right way, especially when others are more successful than us. We might look at what others are doing to decide what we plan to do in our business. There are times when following others' advice makes sense, yet there are also times when following our own intuition is better. In this episode, I want to talk to you about when to do things your own way, why it's safe to do so and how to productively compare yourself to others in your industry. Tune in today! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode519. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of overpreparing, second-guessing, or leaving projects unfinished, this episode is for you. Today I'm diving into the hidden perfectionist tendencies behind completion avoidance - why perfectionists often struggle to finish what they start and how to finally break free from that pattern. You'll learn why completion can feel vulnerable, how your identity might be keeping you stuck, and the real reason decision-making feels so hard. Plus, I'll share practical strategies to help you finish projects with confidence and ease, without the last-minute stress. If you're ready to shift from avoidance to momentum and start completing tasks in a way that supports your business growth, this episode will show you how. Tune in today! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode518. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you've been avoiding a new or scary task simply because it doesn't have a deadline, you're not alone. As perfectionists, we struggle to follow through on tasks that feel unfamiliar or uncertain—especially when no one else is holding us accountable.   The problem? These are often the exact tasks that will move your business forward. And the longer you put them off, the longer you stay stuck.   In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why perfectionists procrastinate on non-urgent tasks and, more importantly, how to break free from this pattern so you can start honoring the deadlines you set for yourself—even when no one else is watching.   If you're tired of waiting until the last minute (or never) to take action, this episode is for you.  Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode517. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done close at 11:59pm EST tomorrow night. If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). This is your last chance to get the support, coaching, and accountability you need to finally get out of your own way. Sign up now before doors close at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful snippet from a PGSD coaching call where I coached my client, Arielle, on using Power Planning in a way that actually works for her, instead of against her. As perfectionists, we often don't realize how our own thinking is making us stuck. We give up right when we're about to see results. We tell ourselves we're not doing enough. We feel pressure to plan perfectly, and when we don't, we spiral into overwhelm and inaction. That's exactly what happened to Arielle. She wanted to use Power Planning but felt unsure whether she'd be able to “do it right.” And that hesitation was making planning feel like a struggle instead of a tool to help her. On this call, I coached Arielle through this mindset block so she could drop the pressure to plan perfectly and start using Power Planning to fully support herself no matter what comes up during the week. This is why coaching is so valuable for perfectionists. You don't need another to-do list or a new planner. You need to rewire the way you think about planning, productivity, and persistence so that you can actually follow through consistently without burning out. Inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD), you'll get access to weekly group coaching calls where you can get coached on the exact challenges that are keeping you stuck. You'll also watch other perfectionist entrepreneurs work through the same struggles you've been facing so you can learn, grow, and take action alongside them. The doors to PGSD close in less than 72 hours. Sign up now at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode516. Lastly, thank you Arielle for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast. Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is closing in 72 hours. If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Get all the details and sign up now at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd before doors close.

For most perfectionists, it feels reckless—or even harmful—to publish ‘imperfect' work unless a last-minute deadline forces our hand. Whether it's content, a client deliverable, a sales page, or a piece of art, we don't want to let go until it feels ready. And by ready, we mean perfect. But this obsession with making everything perfect is what's keeping you stuck. It's exhausting. It forces you to rely on pressure and deadlines just to take action. It stops you from getting enough practice to become truly great at what you do. And it's holding your business back from making sales, helping people, and growing the way it could. I've built a successful business because I learned how to emotionally allow myself to put imperfect work into the world. I let my ideas meet reality before they feel perfect. Without this skill, I wouldn't have nearly 500 podcast episodes and 3 million downloads. And this is something you can learn too. Inside this episode, I'm sharing exactly why you struggle to hit publish, the perfectionist thought errors making perfectly good work feel flawed, and the practical things you can do to start putting your work out into the world without second-guessing yourself. Getting out of your own way can't wait any longer. That's why I created Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD)—my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs who are ready to stop overthinking, take consistent action, and build real momentum in their business without burning out. The doors to PGSD close on Friday, 7 February at 11:59pm EST. Sign up now at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd and start showing up fully in your business. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode515. Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is closing on Friday. If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Enrollment is closing this Friday. Don't wait. This is your chance to finally start showing up fully in your business. Get all the details and sign up now at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd before doors close.

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part Getting Shit Done Series. Today I'm sharing an inside look at my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD).  Inside the program you'll master our simple productivity process that works for your perfectionist brain, instead of against it, so it's easy to stop procrastinating and get shit done without burning out. Plus you'll have lifetime access to everything including personal support, accountability and a community of other perfectionist entrepreneurs.  Getting out of your own way can't wait any longer and PGSD makes it easy. Tune in to learn more about the program today and sign up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.  Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode514. Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Enrollment is opening for one week only from Friday 31 January to Friday 7 February 2025. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part Getting Shit Done Series. Today I'm sharing why working in projects - rather than just simply ticking off tasks - is the secret to banishing overwhelm and creating momentum in your business. Plus I'm walking you through a practical tool you can start using right away that makes it easy to finish what you start, even if you have a million ideas. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode513. Opening Soon: My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Enrollment is opening soon but only for one week - from Friday 31 January to Friday 7 February 2025. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 3 of my 5-Part Getting Shit Done Series. Today I'm sharing why perfectionists have to take a different approach to rest and time off compared with everyone else. I also share what to do if you feel guilty taking time off, especially if you're someone who loves work and want to get fully caught up on everything before you let yourself take a break so that you can fully enjoy it. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode512. Opening Soon: My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Enrollment is opening soon but only for one week - from Friday 31 January to Friday 7 February 2025. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 2 of my 5-Part Getting Shit Done Series. Today I'm sharing three reasons why to-do lists don't work for perfectionists (even though we love them) and the simple productivity you can use that makes it easy to say goodbye to overwhelm and follow through with your plans, even when you're not motivated. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode511. Opening Soon: My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Enrollment is opening soon but only for one week - from Friday 31 January to Friday 7 February 2025. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This is Part 1 of my 5-Part Getting Shit Done Series. Today I'm sharing why perfectionists can't follow the same productivity advice as everyone else, the simple idea that skyrocketed my productivity and we wrap up with the story of how I stopped spinning my wheels and built a $2M business while raising three little ones. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode510. Opening Soon: My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). Enrollment is opening soon but only for one week - from Friday 31 January to Friday 7 February 2025. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Our perfectionism often makes us think that the work we've produced isn't good enough and that we need to re-do it. This usually turns into us doing our work over again and again. And when we get into this habit, it's very disheartening to even approach a task so we end up procrastinating on it and putting it off. In this episode, I'm talking about why I wanted to re-record two podcast episodes and how I came to a decision as to whether or not to let myself do it. If you find yourself re-doing your work so it's good enough or constantly making little edits to anything you create then this episode will help. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode509. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Find out more about 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 31 January for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 31 January to 7 February 2025.

Today I'm sharing with you a recording of my recent instagram live that was incredibly valuable for so many of my followers (I'm @perfectionismproject on Instagram). It's on procrasti-learning because procrasti-learning stops so many smart entrepreneurs from building a successful business.  In this episode, I talk about 5 of the reasons perfectionists procrasti-learn as well as 5 signs that you're procrasti-learning and what to do instead. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode508. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Find out more about 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject   Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 31 January for one week only. If you're ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Find out more about the program and join the waitlist today by visiting: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 31 January to 7 February 2025.

 Today I have for you a Best of The Podcast episode. This episode is actually one of the top 10 most downloaded episodes of this podcast. I wanted to re-release it because it has helped so many people and that means there's a very good chance that it will help you too. In this episode, I'm answering some of the most common questions that come up for perfectionist entrepreneurs when they start working on improving their productivity.  I'm sharing specific recommendations and pieces of advice that you can start applying right away. It's all about how to stay focused and get your needle movers done without burning out. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Today, I'm sharing one of the biggest lessons I've learned in 2024 — and how it's reshaped my approach to business, parenting, and life. You'll also learn about untangling your self-worth from achievement (which is so important for perfectionists), why sufficiency is the key to confidence and clarity, and how to achieve from a place of self-trust and connection rather than judgment and shame. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of overthinking, procrastination, or burnout, this episode will inspire you to approach success from a whole new perspective. Tune in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode506. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In today's episode I'm sharing 3 practical strategies you can use to help you mentally switch off over the holidays even if you love working and really struggle to rest. You'll also learn why taking time off will increase your productivity, the practice I've recently started using to get the highest quality rest for my brain even when I'm busy and why you might need to increase how much ‘me time' you've got planned even if it's uncomfortable to ask for it. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode505. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Tune in to learn the difference between selling from a place of self-doubt and selling from a place of self-trust and why this is such an important shift for perfectionist entrepreneurs to make. If you've been having a hard time making sales even though you're posting pretty consistently, you've had happy customers and you're working really hard on your business - this episode is for you. I also talk about why perfectionists feel so much resistance around getting paid well to do work that is easy or enjoyable for them, why money mindset work is essential if you want to make more sales and what perfectionists need to take into account when improving their money mindset. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode504. What To Do Next Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

I'm excited to announce that you can work with me privately to make more sales in 2025 in an aligned, self-trusting way! Tune in to the episode to hear how we can work together, what Self-Trust Selling is (and isn't), and more. Are you only making sales sporadically, even though… ✔ You're posting pretty consistently, telling people about what you do and putting yourself out there a lot more than you used to be? ✔ You're smart, you genuinely want to help people and you've invested in sales and marketing programs to learn the right strategies? ✔ You get lots of great feedback from your clients and customers and you're pretty good at what you do (despite a healthy dose of imposter syndrome that tries to tell you otherwise). It's not your fault, it's your Perfectionism Handbrake. Your Perfectionism Handbrake isn't stopping you from taking action anymore. But it is stopping you from making as many sales as you could be. Your sales have plateaued and now you're ready for what's next.  Self-Trust Selling is the answer. Self-Trust Selling combines the power of mindset work and sales strategy so that you can make more sales in 2025 in an aligned, self-trusting way. When you're Self-Trust Selling you will have your own unique Self-Trust Sales Strategy that's aligned with your Hidden Sales Strengths, your values and your business model so that selling feels easy and effortless - and brings in more sales than ever before. Self-Trust Selling is how I built my $2M coaching business without having to do anything that felt icky or that I didn't want to do.  And how my clients have made more sales and broken through one revenue plateau after the next. After years of refining the Self-Trust Selling Process, the time has come to finally teach it. If you feel like the time you're spending working on your business isn't paying off, this is for you. And I'm not just going to tell you to ‘trust yourself more' or give you the specific strategy that worked for me and my business. I'm going to personally guide and support you through a simple step-by-step process that will have you releasing your Perfectionism Handbrake and creating your very own Self-Trust Sales Strategy so you can get out of your own way with selling.  You will get more sales notifications on your phone, see more money in your bank account and get thank you emails from happy customers with a work schedule that works for you. Find out more and apply today: samlaurabrown.com/coaching

Launching has a way of bringing up perfectionism - so I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch and I'm holding nothing back. This is the second part in a two part series that will help normalise the highs and lows of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have). It gives you a look at the perfectionism that often comes up with selling and what I personally do to overcome that perfectionism and be showing up fully. In this episode I talk about some incredibly important concepts that are universal to all kinds of entrepreneurs, including being all-in on selling, how to keep going and showing up fully (even when you're tired and the results aren't where you want them to be). Tune in to listen to my assessment of this launch and my thinking process as I review it. Plus I share all of the numbers (like our sign up numbers, revenue and whether we hit our goal) and behind the scenes insights so you can get out of your own way. Because releasing your perfectionism handbrake is essential when it comes to building your business, whether you have a coaching business like me or not. I talk through the launch plan and strategy, the self-coaching I'm doing, my thoughts in real-time, and more! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode503. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject My productivity program for entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) is opening for enrollment in January. Inside you'll learn my proven process to get your perfectionist mindset working for you, instead of against you, so you can consistently take action in your business without burning out. To find out more about PGSD and join the waitlist, go to samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Launching has a way of bringing up perfectionism - so I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch and I'm holding nothing back. This is the first part in a two part series that will help normalise the highs and lows of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have). It gives you a look at the perfectionism that often comes up with selling and what I personally do to overcome that perfectionism and be showing up fully. In this episode I talk about some incredibly important concepts that are universal to all kinds of entrepreneurs, including being all-in on selling, how to keep going and showing up fully (even when you're tired and the results aren't where you want them to be). Tune in to listen to the update that I recorded before the launch started all the way to the last day of the launch. I talk through the launch plan and strategy, the self-coaching I'm doing, my thoughts in real-time, and more! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode502. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Sam - samlaurabrown.com/coaching Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject My productivity program for entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) is opening for enrollment in January. Inside you'll learn my proven process to get your perfectionist mindset working for you, instead of against you, so you can consistently take action in your business without burning out. To find out more about PGSD and join the waitlist, go to samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Today, I want to make a case for doing bad work. As a perfectionist, I know this is not something you want to do. You want to do only your best work and have it reflect what you are capable of. But if you aren't willing to do bad work, you will never get good.  It's essential to understand this concept as a perfectionist entrepreneur. I explain the concept in this episode, including sharing some examples from my own experiences with my business. I also discuss what happens when you do bad work and how you can support yourself in learning this new approach. If you find you're having a hard time starting and finishing things, this episode is for you. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode501. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In today's episode, I want to share with you a tool that I have used to help me avoid burning out. I haven't burned out since 2019 and this tool has been a massive help. Not only does it support you to stop burning out, but it also helps you create the habits you want to have in your personal life and your business. If you're afraid of burning out (and that fear is stopping you from showing up for your business fully), this episode is for you. Press play to hear more about it, as well as the key to ultimately overcoming burnout. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode500. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In today's episode, I want to share a mistake I see a lot of perfectionists make in business (including myself). I've actually been coaching on this a lot inside my program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. And I want to bring it to your awareness, because if you are making this mistake, then it's going to be hard to grow the business the way you want to. And it's going to be hard to feel as fulfilled and satisfied as you want to, as a human being. Tune in to hear me talk about this common mistake, so that you can begin addressing it and change your experience in your business. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode499. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

I hadn't thought to do an episode on how I built my podcast until my friend Alexander James (who I interviewed in Episode 340) started asking for the details. So I thought that I'd record an episode on how I built my podcast to 2 million downloads without following industry best practices. This episode is about podcasting AND it's about how you can be successful even when you're not doing things the same way as everyone else in your industry - no matter what you're working on. If you feel called to do things your way, this one's for you. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode498. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Today I'm sharing a message that I recorded from the heart. It's all about what it looks like to create the willingness to go all-in on your business, even if it's scary. It's a chatty episode filled with personal stories, a loving kick in the pants and an invitation to step into who you know you're here to be. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode497. Doors closing soon for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) PGSD is a productivity program for early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome perfectionism and create momentum in their business in six weeks working just 4 hours per week on their business.  If you are struggling to build your business due to procrastination, fear of failure or imposter syndrome, we've got you. PGSD is a lifetime access program that teaches you our simple productivity process for perfectionist entrepreneurs and supports you with group coaching, private coaching, personal feedback, accountability and like-minded community.  The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are closing at 11:59pm EDT this Friday, 25 October. Email any questions to support@samlaurabrown.com or sign up today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Links 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

In today's episode, I interview PGSDer Jenn Baswick all about how overcoming perfectionism allowed her to double her revenue without burning out. Our most successful PGSDers are business owners who LOVE being productive and yet find themselves struggling to show up fully for their business due to perfectionism. And this was definitely the case for Jenn. Jenn is a registered dietitian and before she signed up for PGSD, she'd tried everything she could to build her business. She invested in business programs to help her setup her business correctly and market it the right way plus she tried every productivity tool from to-do lists to time blocking to Asana to Notion. And yet her business still wasn't growing in the way she knew it could… Even though Jenn ‘knew' what she needed to do, she wasn't able to turn her knowledge into business growth - even though she was always busy working. In today's episode of The Perfectionism Project, you'll hear from Jenn and I discuss:   ✔ The hidden reason why to-do lists, time blocking, asana and notion didn't work for Jenn ✔ All the ways overcoming perfectionism has made Jenn more productive ✔ When Jenn realised that overcoming perfectionism was a must for her business   Tune in today and find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode496. 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 Sign Up For Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (enrollment closes on 25 Oct at 11:59pm EDT) Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) is a productivity program for early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome perfectionism and create momentum in their business without burning out. The program is perfect for you if you are building your business while juggling a full-time job, looking after kids, a health condition, caring for your ageing parents, wedding planning or anything else. It's a lifetime access program where you'll learn our proven productivity process and be supported by group coaching, private coaching, personal feedback, accountability and like-minded community. Sign up today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode I'm interviewing my client Arielle DeHaw on overcoming perfectionism and committing to go all in in your business. Arielle coaches gifted coaches and service providers on how to get out of their own way, overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and reach their potential. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) helped her overcome perfectionism and learn how to get shit done, and once she had that, everything came together. We talk about what her journey looked like with getting out of her own way in her business, how Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) has helped her with that, and specific things she's learned in the program. We also discuss one of Arielle's biggest hesitations when she signed up for PGSD: What if I don't actually do this and don't make the most of PGSD? Because she had times before where she felt really hopeful about something she was going to invest in and then she didn't follow through because of perfectionism. And we talk about how she's been able to follow through with PGSD even though she was a person who didn't follow through with programs before, and how that has paid off for her. If this is a hesitation you can relate to, you'll find this episode helpful. Tune in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode495. Featured in the Episode Arielle's Instagram account: instagram.com/lightofarie Instagram: @perfectionismproject   Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Welcome to Part 5 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I'm going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. Creating sustainable momentum on your own hasn't worked. Thanks to perfectionism you've been getting in your own way, and your business and sanity has been paying the price. It's not because you're not smart enough to have a successful business (you are). And it's not because you're not capable of being a successful entrepreneur (you are).  It's simply because you've been trying to be perfect instead of simply overcoming perfectionism. I have something to help… Today I'm sharing how to create sustainable momentum in just six weeks inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you have our simple productivity process for early-stage entrepreneurs that is specifically designed to help you overcome perfectionism and get shit done without burning out… And you have unlimited personal support, a like-minded community and lifetime access to the program so you can do everything at your own pace… Creating sustainable momentum just happens naturally. Even if you're someone who has struggled to show up for themselves and their business in the past. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode494. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Welcome to Part 4 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I'm going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. The cause of burnout isn't long work hours, poor work-life balance, demanding clients or rushing to meet a deadline. Being all-in on your business isn't what causes burn out either. You can have momentum in your business without burning out even if you're balancing your business with a full-time job, caring for little ones, a health condition or all of the above. That's why today's episode is all about the hidden cause of burnout. When you know how burnout actually works, you won't be scared to create momentum in your business. Even if you've got a busy life to keep up with outside of your business. I haven't burned out in six years, even though burnout used to be the bane of my existence. And even though I have a successful business and have three little ones to take care of when I'm not working. I'm going to teach you my secret to never burning out again. All you need to do is hit play. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode493. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

Welcome to Part 3 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I'm going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. And in today's episode, I'm going to cover the three strategies for creating momentum in your business. I'll share why these strategies work for perfectionist entrepreneurs, and how they will help you build the momentum you are wanting in your business. Taking this approach will get you unstuck so you can move your business forward. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode492. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I'm going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. And in today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to stop treating your business like a hobby. I'm going to help you identify if this is you, and this is without any shame or judgement. And I'm speaking from experience when I share this. I used to treat my business like a hobby and that's all it ever was until I changed my mindset around it. So I really want to help you understand the importance of treating your business like a real business, including how that looks like and what to do so that you can start taking that approach. Because if you are taking a hobby approach to your business, then you won't actually be able to create the full time business that you want to. It really is such an important mindset shift. If that sounds like you, this episode is going to be so helpful. All you need to do is hit play. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode491. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Welcome to Part 1 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I'm going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. If you're feeling behind in your business or like all of the hard work you've been putting in is getting you nowhere, creating momentum is the cure. When you have momentum you will find it so easy to stay motivated. You will have tangible evidence that you're on the right track, your efforts are paying off and that you can one day have a business that supports you full-time. And you won't have to work as hard because momentum will be able to carry your business forward when you aren't able to be there.  Having momentum is the secret to: being able to navigate hard times in your personal life without your business suffering taking laptop-free vacations without having to compromise on your financial goals feeling successful in your business, even when you aren't full-time in it just yet. Tune into today's episode to learn all about the 5 common misconceptions that perfectionists have about momentum so that any resistance or hesitancy you have around creating momentum can finally dissipate. I cover everything you need to know about the difference between being behind and having momentum. You can create the momentum you want in your business before the year's over. Even if you're busy with a full-time job, little ones or parents to take care of, a health condition to manage, studies to complete or anything else. All you need to do is hit play today. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode490. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Perfectionists often struggle with taking action consistently and that has serious consequences in business. Consistent action is a critical part of any business's success and the cost of not doing that matters. This is such an important topic to understand, which is why I'm sharing about it in today's episode. I want to make sure that if this is a problem for you, that you become aware of it and how it's affecting you and your business so you can do something about it.  I also want you to feel encouraged and supported as you listen in. This isn't about feeling ashamed or beating yourself up because you have this problem. Instead, this is about understanding the true cost of inaction and finding a solution that works for you in a way that is sustainable and empowering. You can become someone who is productive, who does what is needed, and who is confident about putting yourself out there. I talk in detail about what this looks like, how to tell if this is going on for you, and what the solution is. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode489. What To Do Next: Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on instagram for more perfectionism advice: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ever since I started my blog in August 2013, building a six figure business has been a dream of mine. When my business crossed the six figure mark, I thought it would be the perfect time to chat through what it feels like to finally be here.  Like most people, I believed that having a six figure business would mean more happiness, more time and feeling more organised - but this hasn't quite been the case! I'm so grateful for where I am but also wanted to share what can happen mentally when we achieve our big goals. If you're on your way to building a six-figure business, this episode is for you. I hope listening inspires you to continue goal-setting and reminds you that there's no need to rush because you'll always be on the journey. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode488. What To Do Next: Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Follow me on instagram for more perfectionism advice: @perfectionismproject If you're ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.