18 Nov Perfection is an Illusion…So Take Action!

Let’s be real for a moment. How many times have you caught yourself saying, “I’ll get started when it’s perfect”? I’ve been there, and let me tell you, it’s like willingly stepping into quicksand and then puzzling over why you can’t seem to move forward. You see, this notion of perfection that we all chase after – it’s a mirage, a figment of our collective imagination.

I’ve had the privilege of mentoring some of the most successful business owners out there, the kind whose ventures have scaled new heights and sold for figures that make your eyes water. Do you know what they all had in common? They didn’t wait for perfection. They dove in headfirst, they made adjustments on the fly, and they embraced the learning curve with open arms.

Taking action—that’s what propels you forward. It’s the process of learning by doing, of experimenting to see what sticks, and yes, sometimes stumbling and getting a few scrapes along the way. But it’s in those moments, those not-so-shiny times of trial and error, that we grow and truly learn.

Picture this: you spend all your time trying to perfect every single detail of your business before you even make your first sale or bring on your first team member. Where does that leave you? Right back at the starting line, that’s where.

Let me be clear: perfectionism isn’t your friend. It’s fear in a clever disguise, masquerading as responsible preparation. But here’s the kicker – you don’t need to have all the answers to progress. It’s the small, consistent steps, the day-to-day actions, that pave the road to success.

So, here’s my challenge to you: Take one imperfect action today. Dial that number. Kick off that marketing campaign. Set a bold goal. Whatever it is, just take that leap. Remember, every monumental victory begins with a single, sometimes shaky, step forward.

Don’t let the pursuit of perfection paralyze you. It’s time to embrace progress. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and dive in. As Jeb Blunt so aptly put it, “messy success is better than perfect mediocrity.”

And if you’re sitting there, nodding along but feeling stuck in the perfectionist loop, I’ve got you. Let’s set up a complimentary 30-minute coaching session to help you kickstart your journey. Together, we’ll get that ball rolling. Because in the world of business, the only way to truly move forward is to take action – imperfect, bold, and utterly beautiful action.