Progress Over Perfection
Is this the year you start making progress toward the dream you’ve been holding onto? When you’re ready to focus on perfectly imperfect action instead of waiting for it to be ‘just right’ first?
Imagine what this year could look like if you focused on the progress you could make if you let go of the need for it to be perfect first.
Instead of waiting for everything to be ‘just right’, ready, and polished, what if you took the first step toward your desire?
What if you prioritized taking action, regardless of how small, over continuing to ruminate about it?
Taking that chance will give you invaluable information toward achieving your overall goal. And it may just turn out better than you could have anticipated.
If I learned anything in 2023, it was that each step I took toward my specific goals created more momentum, more creativity, and more inspiration. All of which flow when we are taking action, regardless of our pace. Progress becomes inevitable and we get that much closer to achieving what we set out to (and sometimes more). None of which occurs when we are too busy worrying and overthinking it all. Our rigidity cuts us off from our flow.
Could this be the year you start making progress toward the dream you’ve been holding onto?
What might happen if you just start… creating, writing, moving, making, doing…whatever it may be…and trust that your inspiration (and your intuition) will meet you there?
It’s not about having all the answers (that’s the perfection talking). It’s about starting and allowing it to be not quite right or perfectly imperfect, letting it naturally evolve as you continue to move forward. When we shift our focus away from attempting to have it all figured out first, and towards creating progress, that's when we move the dial. Significantly.
Make it playful and give it a try. See what unfolds for you.
✨ Is this the year you’ll allow your voice to be heard? Your unique creation to be brought into the world? Your leadership to rise to the occasion? ✨
I certainly hope so. Because we need you, and all you are being called forth to bring into being.
➡️ Hit reply and let me know what you’re willing to take perfectly imperfect action towards this year. Are you ready to focus on progress over perfection? I’d love to hear from you.
How do you show up to lead when the world is in such turmoil? When business as usual no longer feels like it applies? How do you support yourself so you can be of support to others?
If these questions and others are weighing on you, I invite you to join me live on Thursday, Jan. 25th at 4pm Pacific (7pm Eastern / 11am AEDT Jan. 26th) for a free, one-hour, Leadership Lab on How to Lead in Difficult Times.
Whether you’re in a formal leadership role or doing your best to lead your own life these days, this session has value for everyone.
If you’re looking to better support your team or simply to keep moving forward during these difficult and dysregulating times, this session is for you.
Here's what we'll cover:
✨ Why our leadership needs to adapt during difficult times;
✨ How to recognize when those around us need a different type of support, be they who we’re leading or who are in our daily lives;
✨ Simple steps you can take to diffuse heightened emotion or assist those in emotional shutdown;
✨ Practices that can help you move toward nervous system regulation for your own ongoing support and self-care; and,
✨ We'll have a Q&A opportunity for those attending live.
This is a free session and is open to everyone. The replay will be shared with all who register so do not worry if you're unable to make it live. Just be sure to save your spot here.
I hope to see you there!