This episode challenges the common belief that a perfect plan or more information will lead to success. Didi shares powerful insights on how over-planning, perfectionism, and procrastination are holding you back from actual progress. Learn why showing up consistently beats overthinking, and how to move from thought to action. Key Topics:

The trap of waiting for a "better plan" as a form of procrastination
The dopamine hit from planning and research versus actual execution
How intellect can be a barrier to action, especially for highly intelligent women
The role of perfectionism and fear in delaying progress
Recognizing that imperfection is part of being human and tools to embrace it
tips to shift focus from over-analyzing to consistency
The importance of follow-through over knowledge or ideas
How emotions influence decision-making and actions
Practical steps to stop self-sabotage and start "just showing up"

Timestamps:

00:00 - Why waiting for a better plan is preventing action
00:33 - The dopamine hit from planning and research
01:02 - The danger of overthinking and intellectual paralysis
01:29 - Perfectionism dressed as productivity
01:57 - How perfectionism keeps you stuck
02:25 - Overcoming setbacks and emotional relapse
02:53 - Visualizing success and building confidence
03:22 - How identity influences behavior and change
03:52 - Repetition as the key to progress, not novelty
04:28 - Managing ADHD thoughts and anxiety about importance
04:54 - Accepting imperfection and prioritizing action
05:20 - Simplifying your focus: money, health, and progress
05:44 - The role of nervous system regulation in action
06:13 - What truly limits results: follow-through, not knowledge
06:38 - The importance of consistency over perfect plans
07:07 - Keeping momentum with systems and persistence
07:35 - Balancing emotions and self-care without self-abandonment
08:00 - Letting go of the need for an ideal plan
08:26 - The power of showing up and starting again Resources & Links:

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Effective Habit Formation Tools (placeholder for actual link)

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