Listen to these two tracks of booster content just for ambitious small business leaders.
Track 1: A deeper perspective on imperfectionism from Stephen Guise, author of How to be an Imperfectionist.
Track 2: This one is called the “80-80-Go Principle,” and it is aligned with breaking the hold that perfectionism has on you and other business leaders in any area of your life.
| Perfectionist | Imperfectionist |
| Perfectionists are workaholics because they find it difficult to be happy with their work unless it meets a very high standard. | Imperfectionists recognize the perfectionist tendencies in their behavior to overcome them. |
| Perfectionists procrastinate to avoid completing tasks that may be substandard. | Imperfectionists understand the difference between perfection and high achievement. |
| Perfectionists avoid doing creative tasks, like art and music, where opinions make them subjective. | Imperfectionists embrace who they are by practicing “authenticity.” |
| Perfectionists avoid vulnerability and love due to fear of rejection. | Imperfectionists try new things even if they may not be good at them. |
| Perfectionists are confident and outgoing even if they are afraid and introverted. | Imperfectionists understand their values. |
| Perfectionists are full of guilt and shame because they cannot let go of the mistakes that they have made. | Imperfectionists make mistakes and learn to let them go. |
| Perfectionists are control freaks. | Imperfectionists learn the meaning of work-life balance. |
| Perfectionists have high stress and anxiety. | Imperfectionists choose love over fear. |
| Perfectionists have high regard for their appearance yet have low self-esteem. | Imperfectionists let go of control. |
| Perfectionists live in a world of “I should” or “I wish” over “I am” (e.g., I wish I was more beautiful over I am beautiful) | Imperfectionists understand their limits and when to say no. |
| Perfectionists say yes to everyone but themselves. | Imperfectionists know how to show their weaknesses. |
| Perfectionists do not know how to enjoy the moment because they are always concerned with past mistakes and future achievements. | Imperfectionists understand how to be happy for their colleagues and loved ones’ successes and achievements. |
| Perfectionists seek praise and gratitude from others but are rarely satisfied. | Imperfectionists know how to embrace the moment and live a fulfilled life. |
| Perfectionists suffer from depression and withdrawal and in worst cases, that can sometimes lead to suicide. |