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3695: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on Personal Growth and Development
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Episode 3695:
James Altucher explores why chasing perfection is not only futile but also paralyzing. By embracing imperfection and consistently taking small, messy steps, we unlock creativity, reduce anxiety, and make meaningful progress.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/achieve-perfection/
Quotes to ponder:
"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor."
"You improve by doing, not by thinking."
"Perfection is often just procrastination in disguise."
Episode references:
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016
On Writing by Stephen King: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Stephen-King/dp/1439156816
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3695: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on Personal Growth and Development
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Manage episode 498961639 series 2517163
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3695:
James Altucher explores why chasing perfection is not only futile but also paralyzing. By embracing imperfection and consistently taking small, messy steps, we unlock creativity, reduce anxiety, and make meaningful progress.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/achieve-perfection/
Quotes to ponder:
"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor."
"You improve by doing, not by thinking."
"Perfection is often just procrastination in disguise."
Episode references:
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016
On Writing by Stephen King: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Stephen-King/dp/1439156816
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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