Perfectionism Paralysis

Have you ever wanted to start something new? Maybe it was a blog, learning how to draw, a YouTube channel or something else. But then thought to yourself “But I’m not good enough at (insert thing) I can’t do that until I am good enough otherwise no one will pay attention.” So you sit there on your idea unmotivated and eventually forget about it entirely.

This is what I call perfectionism paralysis. The idea that you have to be completely professional with all the expensive equipment, a full crew and all the bells and whistles. Those things are great don’t get me wrong! But if you are first starting out if you try to wait until you have all those things and every little tiny detail figured out you’ll never start. Because here is a secret you’ll never have it all figured out! That’s not how life works, not in relationships, marriage, kids or business! There will always be something there to stop you if you let it. There will always be a convenient excuse for not doing that thing you’ve always wanted to do.

The key is to stop thinking and just do it. Stop worrying about what other people will think of you. Stop keeping yourself from doing something you would enjoy because you aren’t good at it. Stop trying to be perfect and just start!

First let’s be honest most people you know are way too self-absorbed to judge you and if they do they won’t normally be vocal about it.

Second who cares what they think? Your self-worth and the worth of your project is not defined by haters.

Third Because here is the deal if you are being real people can tell and the right ones the people you want for your audience will appreciate the honesty.

So don’t let fear hold you back! Don’t let the fact that you’re not perfect keep you from starting! No one is perfect especially when they are first starting out but as long as you grow and improve then that’s all you need to worry about. Just be better than you were the day before.