Focus Tips
Perfectionism Paralysis
When the need to do something perfectly stops you from starting at all.
The Problem
You have high standards and would rather not start than produce something mediocre. So you plan endlessly, research more, and never actually begin.
Strategies to Overcome It
- 1Set a "draft zero" rule: the first version is supposed to be terrible.
- 2Give yourself a time constraint: "I have 30 minutes to produce a rough version."
- 3Ask: "What would a 70% version look like?" — then make that.
- 4Remember: done beats perfect. You can always improve version 2.
Your 2-Minute Action
Write the worst possible version of whatever you are avoiding. Seriously — make it intentionally bad. Now you have something to improve.