This Week’s ABC…

Breakthrough Recommendation: A must-read book that helped me redefine success and stop chasing impossible standards.

Challenge: One small thing you can do this week to stop perfectionism from hijacking your productivity.

Advice of the Week: 3 Steps To Get Out Of Your Own Way

1. Set “Good Enough” Benchmarks: Not every task deserves 100% effort. Some things just need to be “good enough.” Decide what the “good enough” version of your task looks like, and when you hit that mark, stop tweaking. Perfectionism will tell you it’s not done yet, but it is. Apply the Pareto principle (80% of the value comes from 20% of the effort).
2. Embrace Imperfection: The pursuit of perfection is actually the fear of making mistakes. Embracing imperfection is about accepting that mistakes are part of the process, and they’re often the most valuable learning moments. I try to remind myself: “Perfect is the enemy of the good.”
3. Ask for Feedback Early: Perfectionists tend to delay feedback, fearing criticism. Flip that around. Share your work before it’s finished and get input. It helps you realize things don’t have to be perfect—they just have to be moving forward. You’ll make more progress that way.

Example: I used to spend hours perfecting presentations before sending them to the team. Now, I send a rough draft and ask for feedback early on. Not only does it save me time, but I often find my teammates’ input improves the result.

Takeaway: Perfectionism doesn’t create high-quality work—it creates unnecessary stress. Aim for progress, not perfection, and you’ll find that your work is still excellent without the extra pressure

But what really helped me turn the corner on perfectionism? This week’s breakthrough recommendation…

Advice of the Week: How I learned to stop letting perfectionism slow me down. Perfectionism disguises itself as a “strength.”

But in reality, it’s a roadblock.

It keeps us from starting, from finishing, and from feeling satisfied with our work.

Here are 3 steps how I’ve learned to deal with it:

**Breakthrough Recommendation: **The Control Compass

Perfectionism often stems from trying to control every aspect of a situation—which is impossible.

Here’s how it works:

• Draw a T-Table
• On the left, write down everything that’s in your control about the situation.
• On the right, list everything that’s out of your control.
• You will immediately feel better

This simple method brings clarity, helping you focus on what you can actually influence—and let go of the rest. It’s a game-changer when perfectionism strikes because it shifts your attention from what’s stressing you to what’s actionable.

Why it works:

• Reduces overwhelm by breaking down complex issues.
• Reminds you that not everything is within your power—and that’s okay.
• Gives you a clear path forward by focusing on what you can control.

Here’s a template link—try it yourself!

And it isn’t healthy for you! The single most effective tactic I use to overcome this is what I call the Control Compass.

It’s incredibly simple.

Next time perfectionism creeps in, grab a pen, and try this out.

It’s helped me break free from the endless cycle of overthinking and achieve real progress.