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Measuring Success – Progress Over Perfection

Feb 06, 20256 min
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Episode description

Are you waiting until everything is “perfect” before calling it a success? What if true progress is about consistency, not perfection?


In today’s episode, we’re redefining how to measure success. Too often, we focus on what we haven’t achieved yet, instead of celebrating how far we’ve come. By shifting your focus from outcomes to progress, you’ll build confidence, momentum, and long-term success.


What You’ll Discover in This Episode:



  • Why tracking progress keeps you motivated.

  • How to celebrate small wins to fuel momentum.

  • The mindset shift that helps you enjoy the journey.




This Episode Will Help You:



  • Shift from perfectionism to a progress-focused mindset.

  • Build confidence by celebrating small wins.

  • Use practical tools to track growth and stay motivated.

  • Reframe setbacks as learning experiences instead of failures.




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On the Next Episode:


It’s time to declare who you are and what you stand for. In "Crafting a Personal Manifesto," we’ll walk through how to write your own personal statement—one that defines your values, purpose, and vision for the future.


Reflection Prompts



  1. What’s one way you’ve grown in the last six months?

  2. Have you been focusing more on what’s missing or what you’ve achieved?

  3. What’s a small daily habit that helps you move forward?

  4. How do you typically measure success? Is it helping or holding you back?

  5. If you let go of perfectionism, what could you accomplish?




Exercises for Listeners


1. The "Progress Journal" Exercise



  • Write down 3 small wins from the last week.

  • Reflect: How does recognizing progress make you feel?


2. The "Win Jar" Challenge



  • Every time you complete an action step toward a goal, write it on a small piece of paper and drop it in a jar.

  • On tough days, pull one out and remind yourself how far you’ve come.


3. The "Reframe Your Success" Practice



  • Think of one thing you’ve been beating yourself up for not doing "perfectly."

  • Instead of saying, "I’m not where I want to be," reframe it as "I’m further than I was yesterday."



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