Overcoming Perfectionism in Podcasting




The Audacity to Podcast show

Summary: <br> I have a confession: I'm a perfectionist, at least to some level. (That I want to define my level of perfectionism—or “professionalism,” as I prefer to call it—only confirms I am, indeed, in the perfectionist spectrum.) As might be obvious, this gets meta because I know I can't title this episode “How to Overcome Perfectionism” since I haven't overcome it myself!<br> <br> <br> <br> If you've been following The Audacity to Podcast for a while, then you've witnessed perfectionism—both its benefits and its disadvantages.<br> <br> <br> <br> So instead of seeking to teach you how to overcome a personal struggle like this, I want to share what I'm learning, doing, and reminding myself. I hope this will help you in your own podcasting journey, too.<br> <br> <br> <br> Your audience needs you<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> People like you<br> <br> <br> <br> “I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.”“Stuart Smalley”<br> <br> <br> <br> Perfectionism is not inherently bad<br> <br> <br> <br> You can't make “perfect”<br> <br> <br> <br> But you can still make “excellent”<br> <br> <br> <br> “Published” is better than “eternal draft”<br> <br> <br> <br> Would you rather sacrifice, or starve?<br> <br> <br> <br> The “bar” can be changed<br> <br> <br> <br> Perfectionism kills momentum<br> <br> <br> <br> Momentum is greater than stagnation<br> <br> <br> <br> There is no shame in doing the right thing<br> <br> <br> <br> Your audience would rather hear from you than not<br> <br> <br> <br> Delaying allows others to take over<br> <br> <br> <br> Don't “fake it till you make it”<br> <br> <br> <br> Train it till you retain it!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> I'm available to help you podcast!<br> <br> <br> <br> If you need one-on-one help or you haven't launched your podcast, yet, <a href="http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/consulting">click here to request a personal coaching and consulting session with me</a> and I'd love the opportunity to help you podcast better!<br> <br> <br> <br> Ask your questions or share your feedback<br> <br> <br> <br> * Comment on the show notes* Leave a voicemail at (903) 231-2221* Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com (audio files welcome)<br> <br> <br> <br> Follow The Audacity to Podcast<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/applepodcasts">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/googlepodcasts">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/spotify">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/android">other Android apps</a>, or in your favorite podcast app.* <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/facebook">Join the Facebook Page</a>* <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/youtube">Subscribe on YouTube for Podcasting Videos by The Audacity to Podcast</a>* <a href="http://twitter.com/theDanielJLewis">Follow @theDanielJLewis</a> on Twitter<br> <br> <br> <br> Disclosure<br> <br> <br> <br> This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates.<br>