Types of Perfectionism
The Procrastinator
When the fear of imperfection keeps you from starting
You're not lazy. You're terrified of doing it wrong. So you wait for the perfect moment, the perfect plan, the perfect mood—and somehow they never arrive.
The Perfectionism-Procrastination Connection
While others see procrastination as a time management problem, you know the truth: it's about fear. If you don't start, you can't fail. If you wait for perfect conditions, the imperfect attempt never has to happen.
- You research endlessly before beginning
- You wait until pressure forces action
- You'd rather not try than try imperfectly
- You feel paralyzed by big projects
"Done is better than perfect. And starting is better than waiting."
Moving Forward
The cure isn't more discipline—it's permission. Permission to begin badly. Permission to create rough drafts. Permission to figure it out as you go.
Today: Set a timer for 10 minutes and start something imperfectly. That's it. Just start.