Perfectionism doesn’t make you productive, it keeps you stuck.

Think about it

- Every expert was once a beginner

- Every CEO had their first awkward presentation

- Every successful entrepreneur had their first failed pitch.

- Every industry leader had their first terrible idea

The difference between those who make it and those who don't?

They did not procrastinate or wait till they were perfect.

They started before they felt ready.

Here's what happens in our brains:.

We fear the pain of failing more than we value the joy of succeeding

We fear the pain of failing more than we value the joy of succeeding

We fear the pain of failing more than we value the joy of succeeding

Ironically, the more we learn before starting,

the more we realize we don't know—creating endless prep cycles

The Right Solution?

The "Learning Loop"

✅Start imperfectly: gather real data, not theoretical knowledge.

✅Fail fast: Take action; each failure is free market research.

✅Iterate quickly: improvement happens through repetition, not perfection.

✅Repeat: your 100th attempt will amaze you

The most successful women I know didn't wait for perfect conditions.

They created them through consistent, imperfect action.