Listen to this short 2 minute talk to get a simple yet effective plan for winning against perfectionism.
This plan can (and will, when implemented) help you transform how you work, and even your life.
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Want to find out how you can stop letting perfectionism hold you hostage, and about the five protocols that will help you overcome perfectionism? Then this episode is for you.
Below are some highlights on what's in store for you.
Listen to this talk to find out how you can stop paying the Paralysis Tax!
Details
Episode 292: The Paralysis Tax - 5 Protocols for High-Velocity Execution (Overcoming Perfectionism at Work)
[Date of Publication: 23rd Dec 2025]
There is a silent drain on your career trajectory and mental clarity called the Paralysis Tax. You pay this tax every time you prioritize “flawless” over “finished”, staying trapped in a cage of being “almost ready”.
This episode will give you a systemic overhaul of your productivity by introducing five foundational protocols designed to override your current programming and turn you into a high-velocity execution machine.
Snapshot
Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in this talk:
The Paralysis Tax - what it is and why it matters
How most people live and dye inside the cage of “almost ready” (and how to stop making that mistake)
What it takes to become a high-velocity execution machine
The operational logic behind consistent peak performance (you need these in place to become a true go-getter)
The 5 foundational protocols that will help you override perfectionism
Why you need to act as a mental gatekeeper
The reason why most people are often exhausted (it’s not what you think)
The constant internal civil war (and how to put a stop to it)
What not to do with an unhelpful thought (and the 3 things to do)
The most effective way to overcome stagnation/procrastination
Why shame is a luxury you can’t afford if you want to be a high-performer and achieve lots
The essence of tactical iteration and how this one tweak can transform your results
The key indicator that you are playing too small…
What it really takes to excel at things (3 steps)
The right and the wrong way to think about errors
How to speed up your progress
The problem with focusing on lagging indicators, why we often fall into that mental trap and how to shift your focus on to things that matter more and help you do better
What the execution debt is and what you need to do about it to make progress and move forward,
And a lot more…
Key insights
The Paralysis Tax is the invisible penalty you pay every time you prioritize flawless over finished.
Momentum is the only force in the universe that can overcome stagnation.
High performers do not have the luxury of shame; they treat mistakes as technical debt to be cleared.
Excellence is not a lucky strike but the result of a tight feedback loop and tactical iteration.
Mastery comes from watching your technique, not the scoreboard.
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I will catch you in the next episode.
Thank you for listening!
In the last talk, we exposed the source of your perfectionism. We talked about how family shapes it, how society fuels it, and how we ourselves lock it in place with our own beliefs.
In this talk, we will confront the myth of flawlessness and explore the reality of why good enough is good enough as well as six simple ways you can shift your paradigm to escape the prison of perfectionism and adopt a more empowering and effective frame of mind - one that will help you achieve more, do better, and make more progress in life.
Want to know more? Then listen to this talk on why good enough genuinely is good enough.
Last time we dug into the truth about perfectionism as well as the damage it can do to you and the first step you can take to negate that harmful tendency. That talk gave you the introduction to the journey of reversing the harm perfectionism can and does do to you.
In this talk we will continue on that journey, and look into the origins of perfectionism and what causes the impossible standards that make you want to chase perfection.
If you're tired of perfectionism sabotaging you, this one will be useful, and could even be transformative. So listen to this talk to learn more.
Episode 289: The Truth About Perfectionism - What You Need to Know, and Why Your "Badge of Honor" is Actually Holding You Back
2nd Dec 2025
Are you exhausted by impossible standards? We often mistake perfectionism for ambition, but this episode reveals the truth: perfectionism is a high-friction system that guarantees zero results.
This is the foundational talk in a new series designed to dismantle this harmful, insidious lie and show you how to start unlocking your true potential, even when life gets challenging.
Key Focus Areas & Timestamps
Key Takeaways
Perfectionism is a relentless, often irrational drive to meet impossible standards.
It's a fear of failure so intense that it often leads to paralysis and self-sabotage.
Constant comparison is a losing proposition that drains your energy.
The antidote starts with two things: awareness and self-compassion.
Weekly Challenge: Spend this week simply observing your own perfectionistic thoughts and behaviors. Don't judge, just notice.
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Over the course of this month we looked into how our two brains operate and affect and even dominate our lives. We looked at the effects of the lizard or emotional brain, and how and why it often overrides the logical brain.
The whole point of the talks so far have been about helping you understand better how the duality of your brain functions so that you can work with them rather than trying to fight against them.
Now we will bring everything together to get a better understanding and awareness about creating balance and synergy and harmony so that your brain - both the left and the right part - becomes your ally. We will also go over a 7 day game plan to implement what you've learned so far and will learn in this talk.
If you want to make better use of both your logical and your emotional brain and make them work together better, this one is a must listen for you.
So listen to this talk to learn more.
Being logical is a great mental state to be in. It improves the quality of your decisions, and of your life. There are all sorts of benefits to being more logical.
But, that's not always the easiest thing to do.
The biggest reason for that has to do with the second part of your brain - your lizard brain. That part often overpowers and overrides the logical part of your brain.
Understanding why that happens can help you become more aware of what's going on in your psyche and improve your ability to deal with things when your logical brain malfunctions or takes a backseat.
And developing your awareness and getting more insights and clarity about that (which is one of the most potent ways you can become more logical) is what this episode of the Better Mindset Show is all about.
If you want to learn how you can stop your rational brain from malfunctioning (and how you can get both parts of your brain to work together better and more synergistically), this one is definitely for you.
Listen to this talk to learn more.
The emotional brain (also known as the limbic or lizard brain) can be a giant pain at times.
But, it matters quite a bit.
Why that is, 5 significant ways in which it impacts your life and why understanding this other brain of yours is vitally important is what we’ll cover in this episode of the Better Mindset Show.
Listen to this talk to learn more.
What if I told you that you actually have two brains inside your head, constantly chatting (and sometimes even arguing) with each other?
One is a super-smart scientist, while the other is a passionate artist, and understanding how they work together is critical to unlocking your full potential.
Listen to this talk to learn more.
"I've gone through paid courses (of five times the length) that offered less value than this twenty minute talk! " - JS, beta listener
Get the 30-day gameplan that will transform your productivity
Over the last 3 weeks we explored 3 concepts that can have a massive positive impact on your ability to move forward, get things done, and get results. The 3 concepts being efficacy, consistency, and chunking.
Each and every one of those 3 concepts are incredibly simple, clear, and straightforward. And that’s one of the key reasons why they are incredibly potent, efficient, and impactful.
In this talk we'll combine those concepts to create a 30 day gameplan to help you apply what you've learned so far and benefit from them.
Here's a sneak peak of what's in store for you in this value-dense short talk:
If you want to get more results, this talk is a must listen for you. So listen to this episode to learn more.
The difference between people who achieve remarkable things and people who stay stuck isn’t talent or intelligence or even discipline. It’s often just this - they know how to make the next step obvious.
They’ve mastered the art of breaking down the impossible goals into possible chunks.
Want to know more, including how you can make use of this strategy to level up your productivity?
Then listen to this episode of the Better Mindset Show.
Highlights:
Why chunking is an absurdly powerful productivity strategy,
How it can transform your productivity and results,
How it can help you take advantage of the way your brain naturally works.
And more...
Listen to this talk now to find out about this absurdly powerful tactic.
The absence of this one critical factor is usually why people struggle to get results.
Find out what it is in this short talk.
And to get the full insights, check out this week's episode.
Do you want to know what the key driving force behind productivity and efficacy is? And why this one incredibly simple concept is often the key reason why people struggle to get things done, and results flail and fail and flatline?
Find out in this episode of the better mindset show.
Here's a sneak peak into what you'll learn:
Listen to this talk to learn more (including how you can start tapping into the massive powers of consistency).
Are you struggling to get results?
Then this could be why...
Get the full insights in this week's episode of the Better Mindset Show.
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One of the biggest reasons why people don’t achieve much even when they do a lot actually has nothing to do with productivity. We all have been taught to chase productivity, like it is the only way to make results happen. And even though that helps, often it is not enough.
Do you know why that is? Or what the missing piece is when it comes to getting real or massive results and moving the needle and getting ahead?
Find out in this episode of the Better Mindset Show.
Listen to this talk to learn more.
You know what the irony of productivity is? It is that the most productive people often get nowhere fast. They do a lot, but have little in the way of impact or results to show for all their hard work and effort.
Maybe you have first hand experience of what I’m talking about.
But do you know why that is the case? Or what is the missing piece of the puzzle? Find out in the upcoming episode of the Better Mindset Show.
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What's the most important step when it comes to optimising your workspace to improve your productivity?
Listen to this short talk to find out.
And if you want to get all the insights and learn more about optimising your workspace - including three proven, science-backed, simple and effective strategies - then listen to this week's episode on optimising your workspace.
Maintaining momentum matters massively when it comes to doing anything important, and dealing with procrastination is no different. In the last talk we looked at ways in which you can maintain momentum with overriding procrastination.
Those WILL help, and help a lot, but there is another factor that will play a crucial role in all of this. And that's your workspace.
If you do not have your workspace optimized, even the best strategies for tackling procrastination - like the ones you've learned about in the earlier talks this month - will not be enough and you'll struggle.
Your work environment can make or break your ability to be productive, effective, and get results, and that's what we will look at in this talk.
We'll explore why your workspace has such a big impact on your work, 3 effective ways in which you can optimize your work environment, and more.
Want to learn more?
Then listen to this talk.
P.S. If you need some help with getting more done (even if you are low on willpower and motivation), check this out > The Daily 5-Minute "Win-Maker" Template
Where you work could be the biggest reason why you struggle to be more productive and get more done. How and why? Find out in this short.
If you want to learn more about optimising your workspace (including 3 simple, proven, effective, science-backed strategies), listen to the upcoming episode.
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Dealing with procrastination can be a tough battle, especially when you are lacking in willpower and motivation. Applying strategies to beat procrastination (like the 3 strategies for overcoming procrastination you learned about in my last talk) helps massively. But to get long-term and long-lasting results you need to maintain momentum.
Better if you can do that without needing to depend on willpower and motivation.
And that’s the topic of this episode of the Better Mindset Show. In this talk you will learn about three strategies that you can use to maintain your momentum with your work on defeating procrastination. And do it without needing willpower or motivation.
Those help, but aren’t always reliable, which is why it is smart to have systems in place that empower you to get things done even when you don’t feel like it. And that’s exactly what those three strategies will help with.
Want to learn more?
Then listen to this talk for the details.