128: High Standards vs Perfectionism - Where’s the Line?

If you’ve ever found yourself endlessly tweaking, over-preparing, or stuck in “planning mode” while the thing you really want still isn’t done - this episode is for you.

We’re unpacking one of the most common blocks high achievers face: perfectionism disguised as productivity.

You’ll learn the key difference between healthy high standards (which we love) and perfectionism (which quietly kills your momentum). I’ll walk you through how to spot when you’re trapped in the ‘I’m just getting everything ready’ spiral - and share a practical mindset shift that will help you stop overthinking and start moving forward.

We’ll finish with a 3-step method you can try this week to take action without sacrificing your standards… no 12-week plan or mindset journalling required.

By the end, you’ll walk away with clarity, energy, and permission to get messy - because clarity comes from doing, not obsessing.

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• Why perfectionism is one of the sneakiest momentum-killers (and why it shows up most in high performers)

• The subtle but crucial line between high standards and perfectionism - and how to know when you’ve crossed it

• How to recognise when you're in the “planning trap” (and what to do instead)

• A mindset reframe to help you prioritise progress over perfection

• A 3-step method to get out of your head and into smart, strategic action this week

• You find yourself constantly preparing, tweaking, or refining.. but not finishing

• You want to make real progress on your goals without lowering your standards

• You feel frustrated that you’re not getting traction, even though you’re “doing a lot”

• You’re ready to stop second-guessing and start taking consistent action that actually moves the needle