Procrastination
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Procrastination
Perfectionism rarely creates perfection. You procrastinate because you’re terrified of falling short. You abandon projects because they don’t live up to insurmountable standards. You spend more time frantically burying flaws than creating something authentic.
perfectionism is a form of shame
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imposter syndrome is the price of showing up
But here's what I've started to understand about the "just ship" philosophy: it's not about ignoring these fears or powering through them with toxic positivity. It's about recognizing that our ideas—and by extension, ourselves—can only grow through contact with reality. They need friction. They need to bump up against other minds, other... See more
imposter syndrome is the price of showing up
The imposter syndrome whispers: "You don't know enough yet." But knowing enough is a moving target. There's always another book to read, another expert to consult, another angle to consider. At some point, the pursuit of readiness becomes a sophisticated form of procrastination. We convince ourselves we're being responsible, thorough, professional,... See more
imposter syndrome is the price of showing up
If there is something you want to do later, do it now. There is no “later” — only a polite fiction we tell ourselves while life quietly moves the furniture. “Later” is where dreams go to suffocate under laundry piles and unread emails. It’s the mirage that keeps the camel walking, not realising the oasis was always the decision to drink now.
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