The Perfectionism Project Sam Laura Brown

In this episode I’m talking to one of our PGSDers, Rachel, all about using Power Planning to get into creative flow.
Rachel is an artist that enjoys capturing people and characters in her illustrations and loves to share her creative journey with others. She joined PGSD because she had spent years dreaming of pursuing art full time but was too afraid to put her work in front of potential customers and start selling.
With the help of PGSD and Power Planning, Rachel finally opened her online art store and made her first sales – all while working fewer hours than she had before. I’m excited for you to hear how Rachel used Power Planning to grow her business and become the artist she wanted to be (without feeling stressed).
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode460.
In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to never feel pressured or stressed when Power Planning
Rachel’s honest experience when she first started Power Planning
The practical things that Rachel does with her Power Planning to keep it flexible
What Rachel does when she feels inspired to create during her clean rest
How to stop resenting the time your full-time job is taking from your business
How to accurately estimate how long a creative task will take you
When Rachel checks in on her calendar and why it’s never stressful if she’s behind
 
Featured In The Episode:
Rachel’s instagram account: instagram.com/showherwork
Rachel’s website: showherwork.com
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Episode 342: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
 
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Two of my clients inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) have given me permission to share this coaching call excerpt with you. In this call we are talking about emotional capacity and how to expand your emotional capacity so that you can do the things you need to do to build your business. If you resist and avoid doing things that are uncomfortable, this is for you.
When it comes to taking action we perfectionists get really frustrated when we have all of the knowledge but we aren’t able to do the things we need to do. Why aren’t we able to follow through? Because there is a difference between your knowledge and what you’re physically capable of doing (e.g. typing words on a computer) and your ability to experience the uncomfortable emotions that are required to get shit done.
Inside PGSD we support you fully with getting out of your own way and this call is a great example of some of the mindset and emotional work required to become someone who is taking consistent action towards their business goals without burning out.
If you find this episode helpful I want to invite you inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. We have just opened enrollment at the time of this episode being released and I will be teaching a live bonus workshop to those inside PGSD called Your First Power Hour to help you start Power Planning. It’s happening this Sunday 21 April at 7pm New York Time. To find out more about the program and sign up visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode459.
Featured In The Episode:
How to deal with overwhelm about the amount of work you have to do
Allowing and generating feelings so getting out of your own way feels safe
How to untangle your worthiness from your capability
Increasing your mental and emotional capacity to execute your plans
 
Featured In The Episode:
Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
 
The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are now open:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and sign up today, visit: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This episode was a long-time in the making. In 2019 I released an episode just after I’d officially gone full-time in my business sharing all of the nitty gritty details - the ups and downs, courage and self-sabotage, successes and setbacks. I’m sharing it again on the podcast, 5 years after it was initially released, in case you’re in the thick of this journey and you’re looking for something inspiring (and practical) to help you keep going. 
When my goal was going full-time in my business, I was constantly searching for resources and advice to help me figure out how to transition from full-time work to full-time entrepreneurship. I didn’t have the confidence to take a blind leap of faith so I scoured the internet for wisdom on how to navigate it all. And to be honest, what I found was a little lacking! So I hope that by sharing the details of my experience I’m able to help you figure out when to take your own leap and how to do it.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Episode 1: My Story (So Far!)
Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started
Episode 16: What To Expect When You Start A Creative Project
Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine
Episode 33: How To Balance Your Side Hustle With Your Full-Time Job
Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job
Episode 67: 4 Practical Ways To Transform Your Money Mindset
Episode 78: Why It Will Never Get Better Than This
Episode 107: What To Do When Your Loved Ones Don’t Believe In You
Episode 112: 5 Decisions That Changed Me + My Business Forever
 
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why I started my blog even though I didn’t feel confident
How I balanced full-time accounting and growing my blog
The investments that changed the trajectory of my business and career
How I knew the time was right to leave my full-time job and then my part-time job
Why resenting your day job will slow your entrepreneurial journey down
What my finances have looked like throughout this process
Why I was scared to go full-time in my business and how I overcame that fear
My next steps now that I’m full-time in my business
 

Do you trust yourself with your business or are you constantly policing yourself so you get it right? Tune in to learn how to identify whether you’re in self-trust mode and the practical things you can do to get into self-trust and move yourself forward.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode457.
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
 
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Personalised Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz. 
After working with over 1,000 perfectionist entrepreneurs, I created this free quiz so you can get your personalised perfectionism score and discover which of the 5 areas of perfectionism you would most benefit from working on overcoming the most: whether it’s overthinking, procrastination, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking or fear of judgement.
It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today. 
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Today’s episode is for you if you get overwhelmed by how many ideas you have for making your life and your business better.
I’m sharing 3 practical things you can do (beyond Power Planning) that will help you create positive constraints around your ideas so your brain doesn’t hold back your best ideas for fear of overwhelm.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode456.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why you’ll be more productive when you have positive time constraints
What to do with decisions and ideas that don’t need to be taken care of right now
How to pick a ‘theme’ for each quarter
Why you need a not-to-do list is and how to create one
Examples of all of the above from my life and my client’s lives too
 
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
Stacey Boehman
Episode 228: 5 Reasons You Need A Not-To-Do List + How To Create One
 
Learn Power Planning Today
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way. Go to samlaurabrown.com/plan to watch the training today.
 
Take The Perfectionism Quiz
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz. It takes less than 3 minutes to get your personalised perfectionism score and to be one step closer to releasing your perfectionism handbrake. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, go to samlaurabrown.com/quiz to take the quiz today. 
 
Sign Up For My Program
My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get shit done without burning out. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

You have probably heard business advice around just doing the things you know you need to do, including putting yourself out there and telling people about your business (e.g. social media, another visible channel). And if you’re a perfectionist, it’s likely that you haven’t been able to do it.
This is something I’ve helped perfectionist entrepreneurs with, and I’ve also had to work on it a lot for myself when starting my business. In fact, I was so scared of putting myself out there that it took three years for me to make my first dollar in my business and six years to get to six figures!
If this struggle is something you can relate to, this episode is going to be a relief. Because I want you to know that there isn’t anything wrong with you - it’s just one of the ways perfectionism can stop your business from growing.
I share more about why that is + the three practical steps that you can follow to create safe visibility for yourself in your business. You can use those steps today to be able to show up and start putting yourself out there without freaking your brain out, or burning yourself out either.
Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode455.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
What safe visibility is and how it will help you put yourself out there
The 3 steps to creating safe visibility
The specific challenges that perfectionist entrepreneurs have with social media
 
Featured In The Episode:
Free training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist with Power Planning
Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject
 
Free Training: How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist With Power Planning
If you want to get shit done without burning out, I invite you to watch the free training I’ve created on how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. By the end of the series, you’ll be ready to start using Power Planning today to get your perfectionist mindset on your side so you can get out of your own way.
Watch the Power Planning training here: samlaurabrown.com/plan
Take The Perfectionism Quiz To Get Your Perfectionism Score
If you’re not sure whether perfectionism is what’s making you get in your own way, I invite you to take The Perfectionism Quiz. It takes less than 3 minutes to get your unique result and be one step closer to getting shit done without burning out. If you love learning about yourself and you’re ready to get out of your own way, take the quiz today.
Take The Perfectionism Quiz today: samlaurabrown.com/quiz
 
Work With Me:
My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can get out of your own way in your business. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.