EP. 32 | Why High Achievers Self Sabotage (And The Science Behind How to Stop)
In this episode I pull back the curtain on the silent dream-killer that's sabotaging your success – the all-or-nothing mentality. If you've ever abandoned your goals at the first sign of imperfection, this episode might just change everything.
What You'll Discover:
Why your perfectionism isn't a badge of honor but a scientifically proven trap that's heightened anxiety in women by 33% over the last three decades
The neurological reason your brain convinces you that doing nothing is better than doing something imperfectly
My personal confessions of how perfectionism nearly derailed my own path until I discovered the "all-or-something" approach
Why high-achievers are particularly vulnerable to this mental trap (and the UC Berkeley research proving perfectionists actually accomplish LESS)
The "Broken Phone Fallacy" that exposes how irrational our perfectionist thinking truly is
Why This Matters Now:
In a world that glamorizes hustle culture and Instagram-perfect lives, I'm offering a radical alternative backed by research from Stanford's Behavior Design Lab: consistent imperfection beats sporadic perfection every single time.
Dr. Barry Schwartz's groundbreaking work reveals that "satisficers" (those who accept "good enough") report significantly higher happiness levels than "maximizers" who endlessly chase perfection. I break down exactly how to apply this research to your real life – whether you're struggling with fitness goals, career advancement, or simply cleaning out that chaotic closet.
You'll walk away with a revolutionary mental framework that liberates you from the perfectionist prison: comparing your "something" option to your "nothing" option instead of your idealized "all" option.
This isn't just motivational fluff. It's neuroscience. It's behavioral psychology. And it's the exact mindset shift that's helped me and my clients finally build momentum toward our most meaningful goals.
Because 20% effort is infinitely better than 0% – 100% of the time.
Like what you hear but struggling to put it into practice? Schedule your FREE consult call with me here to learn how my personalised coaching can help you do exactly that.
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