Progress, not perfection. Progress, not perfection.
I’m not a perfectionist.
I don’t consider myself a perfectionist. Yet, something keeps me from going all in on my business, though I keep saying I’m going to do it over and over.
Don’t get me wrong. I spend a lot of time developing my Etsy stores, and brainstorming for my membership and website and blogging.
But there are many more action steps I could take to push me closer to my dream of a steady income that would eliminate the need for additional work. For example, this past week I attended a business networking event where that brought me out of my comfort zone.
Since leaving full-time employment in July 2023, I’ve managed to survive on consulting and transcription work and the small amount my side hustles bring in. But that steady work has considerably slowed, and I’m once again faced with the decision of going all-in, going back to full-time work, or continuing to push one day at a time, having faith that I’ll make it each month to cover the bills.
I’ve been doing a lot of mindset work this past year to identify the obstacles to going all in.
My realizations have led me to embrace more of the discomfort of the unknown. And be grateful for the amazing progress I have made. Perhaps I’m not where I hoped I’d be financially by this time, but I’ve certainly grown and made significant progress.
I KNOW I’m on the right path. I can feel it. The tides are turning, and I must keep making progress on my passions, dreams, and goals to create the life I desire.
Tell me — do you embrace progress over perfection?
