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The Perfectionism Project
Hosted by Sam Laura Brown · EN
Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs.
Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business.
Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business.
For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 602: How To Take A Clean Rest Week
1w ago00:35:15Tap to summarizeClean Rest Weeks will make it way easier to follow through on what needs to be done in your business. So in this episode, I'm sharing what a Clean Rest Week is, why you want to take one (even if you feel behind) and how to do it without being all-or-nothing about it. I also share when you want to do it and where to do it too. If you've been limping along in your business, tune into this episode to learn an incredibly simple tool that will help you get more done in less time without burning out. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn how to consistently follow through with your plans, join me for my upcoming free live Power Planning Workshop. Get the workshop details and register today at samlaurabrown.com/workshop. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 601: The Discomfort of Being Unseen
3w ago00:43:22Tap to summarizeIt's uncomfortable to show up, put yourself out there and be visible. But perhaps you haven't realised that it's actually MORE uncomfortable to be unseen than it is to be seen. In this episode I'm unpacking the cost of being unseen and my journey with being unseen, then seen, then unseen and then seen again. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn the basics of Power Planning, watch my free 3-part video series on How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Get instant access and start Power Planning today by visiting samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 600: How To Get Your Passion Back For A Project
4w ago00:49:25Tap to summarizeDid you start a project, all excited and full of ideas, only to lose your passion for it? If you've been procrastinating on finishing an important project because you've lost your fire, this episode will help you get your passion back so you can get it done. I share why advice like "just remember why you started" or "give yourself a change of scenery" doesn't help. And I share the practical advice that will actually help you. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn the basics of Power Planning, watch my free 3-part video series on How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Get instant access and start Power Planning today by visiting samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 599: Procrastination Tips That Don't Work For Perfectionists (best of the podcast)
Apr 500:34:18Tap to summarizeProcrastination is a topic that's close to home for many perfectionists. If you've tried following procrastination tips to help you stop procrastinating - and they haven't worked - this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 common procrastination tips that don't work for perfectionists, why they don't work and what to do instead. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? If you're tired of procrastinating on important tasks and projects, sign up for my free 3-part planning series for perfectionists who are building businesses. I'll teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning so you can finally follow through with your plans - even when you don't feel motivated. Get instant access now at samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to help you take consistent action and grow your business - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 598: How To Escape The Stop Start Cycle
Mar 2900:19:07Tap to summarizeThe Stop Start Cycle is when you know what to do to build your business and you start doing it - but then you stop doing it before it's done and move onto something else. When you're in the Stop Start Cycle, you have an inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action > have a different inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action on the second idea > and on and on. Lots of ideas, lots of action, nothing finished. But there's nothing wrong with you! In this episode, I share what's really going on and how to escape the Stop Start Cycle for good so you can finally build momentum in your business. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 597: How I Use My Distraction Journal To Stay Focused
Mar 2400:29:19Tap to summarizeIf you sit down to do something important for your business but then get distracted by something urgent, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what a Distraction Journal is - and how to start using one today - so that you can follow through on the uncomfortable tasks that need to be completed to build your business. I'm also sharing why perfectionist thinking causes us to distract ourselves in the first place and the practical things you can do about it. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 596: When You're Scared But Ready To Quit Your Job
Mar 1500:42:41Tap to summarizeIf you're 99% ready to quit your job but scared to do it, this episode is for you. I'm talking about the perfectionist fears that come up when you're thinking about leaving your job behind. I share my story, what I coached a PGSDer on today that will help you too and how to find the courage to make the leap even when your legs are trembling. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. Another episode to help - Episode 458: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 595: What To Do When Making Money Feels Greedy
Mar 800:32:07Tap to summarizeIf you feel greedy about making money, you won't make sales in your business. Or you'll feel bad every time you do make sales and end up hating your business and burning the whole thing down. So in this episode I'm sharing the perfectionist thinking that's been making you feel greedy - even when you're not. And I walk you through an incredibly counterintuitive approach that will have you feeling ready to make sales without feeling guilty about it - even if you don't 'need' the money from your business because you're already financially supported by a high-paying job, a spouse or savings. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 594: How To Update A Decision Without Losing Self-Trust
Mar 100:25:33Tap to summarizeAs perfectionists, we tend to do one of two things when it comes to business decisions. We either (1) tie our own hands behind our back and refuse to change the decision for fear of being flaky or (2) we change our mind constantly and never follow through long enough to see results. To grow your business you need to be able to update your decisions. In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact process for updating decisions without losing self-trust or being flaky - as well as three decisions I've recently made in my own business. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 593: How To Stop Rebelling Against Your Calendar (best of the podcast)
Feb 2200:48:18Tap to summarizeOur perfectionist all-or-nothing mindset is what makes us rebel from our calendars. That is, unless you're planning properly as a perfectionist. I used to be the person who couldn't follow through with my calendar for more than a couple of days. Yet no matter how much time I spent planning everything out, I kept rebelling. It wasn't because I didn't have what it takes to be my own boss. It was simply because I was unknowingly making some pretty big planning mistakes that were making my perfectionist mindset working against me. In this episode I'm sharing 8 calendaring mistakes that are unknowingly causing you to rebel against your calendar. And I walk you through how Power Planning solves for each of them in the easiest and most practical way. If you want to be able to rely on yourself to follow through with your plans whilst having lots of flexibility and freedom in your week, this episode is for you. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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