You want it done right.
You care about the details.
You hold yourself to a high standard.
That’s part of what makes you you.
But then you wait.
You hesitate.
You rewrite the plan for the third time.
You don’t start — because it’s not “ready.”
And now you’re stuck.
Not growing.
Just polishing an idea that never gets to live.
There’s a thin line.
Progress is forward motion.
Perfectionism is emotional paralysis.
Progress says:
I’ll take the next step, even if it’s messy.
Perfectionism says:
I won’t move until it’s flawless.
Progress trusts momentum.
Perfectionism trusts control.
Progress gets things done.
Perfectionism gets things almost done — then frozen by fear.
You say:
- “It’s not quite there yet.”
- “I’m just refining.”
- “I want it to feel right.”
And maybe that’s true.
But ask:
- Am I making it better — or just buying time?
- Am I afraid of failure — or visibility?
- Would this version actually serve someone if I let it go?
Perfectionism looks productive.
But it’s often just fear in high-achiever clothing.
This is the Cushy way.
Progress with grace.
Action without apology.
Done — even if not ideal — is still beautiful.
You can shape it as you go.
But first, it has to go.
