109: The 70% Solution for Your Designer Perfectionism

Is perfectionism holding you back in your design business? Many designers struggle with getting things just right, but the truth is, perfectionism can lead to procrastination, missed opportunities, and increased stress. The pursuit of perfection often becomes the enemy of progress. What if you could get more done and experience more success by aiming for 70% instead of 100% or 110%?

In this episode, I introduce the 70% solution, a mindset shift that helps you let go of perfectionism and start making progress. You'll learn how to balance striving for excellence with getting things done, why perfectionism leads to mental chaos and overwhelm, and how applying the 70% rule can help you deliver exceptional work without the constant need for perfection. Plus, I share how iconic business leaders like Jeff Bezos use this strategy to make better decisions faster.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL HEAR:

• (03:18) The high cost of perfectionism in your design business
• (08:48) The power of getting things done instead of seeking perfection
• (13:49) Using deadlines and the "pause clause" to manage indecisive clients
• (21:21) Why aiming for completion is more effective than perfection
• (28:25) How practice and producing more work leads to better results
• (30:06) The application of the 70% rule
• (41:03) Five key benefits of applying the 70% rule in your business

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

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