You don’t need to get it perfect. You just need to stay in the game.
You miss a workout, eat something “off plan,” or fall behind on a project…
And immediately, your brain says:
“Screw it. I’ve already failed.”
This is the all-or-nothing mindset:
If I can’t do it perfectly, I won’t do it at all.
But perfection isn’t a standard. It’s a trap.
And every time you fall into it, you sabotage your own momentum.
Here’s what’s real:
Consistency beats intensity.
Progress beats perfection.
And most growth lives in the messy, in-between middle—where you keep showing up even when it’s not ideal.
Movement: 60-minute workout ↔ 10-minute walk
Productivity: Crush to-do list ↔ Cross off one priority
Self-care: Full routine ↔ One deep breath + water
“Some is always better than none. And some is usually enough.”
Mini Scenario:
You planned to eat clean all week…
But by Wednesday, you’re exhausted and grab takeout.
Instead of adjusting, you throw the whole week out and think:
“I’ll just start over Monday.”
This is how perfectionism keeps you stuck.
Not because you lack discipline—
But because your standard doesn’t allow real life.
Reflection Prompts:
- Where in my life do I tend to have an “all-or-nothing” mindset?
- How has that mindset stopped me from making consistent progress?
- What would it look like to show up with 30% effort—and be proud of that?
- What’s one area where I’m ready to replace perfection with presence?
