439 | Done is Better Than Perfect | Your Obsession With Getting it Right the First Time is Holding You Back. Overcoming Fear, Perfectionism, and Self-Doubt.

Perfectionism isn’t productivity; it’s fear in disguise. In today’s episode, Tyra talks about releasing the pressure of getting everything right the first time and embracing progress over perfection. We break down the truth about perfectionism, how it’s often fear dressed up as productivity, discipline, or control, and explore how starting messy can unlock your next-level potential if you have a little audacity.

This week’s Affirmation is: “I give myself permission to start messy & grow along the way.”

3 Biggest Takeaways

1. Perfectionism is fear in disguise. It shows up dressed as productivity, discipline, control, or even “doing your best,” but underneath it’s really just fear: fear of failure, judgment, or not being enough. Recognizing that is the first step to freeing yourself.
2. Done is better than perfect. Growth, learning, and creativity happen in the messy middle. The more you start, stumble, and iterate, the stronger and more confident you become. Waiting for perfection is the enemy of progress.
3. Learning out loud builds resilience and connection. Sharing your imperfect journey, whether publicly or in a trusted space—helps you normalize trial and error, reframe mistakes as lessons, and create space for growth without letting fear hold you back.

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