Episode Title:
Progress Over Perfection | How to Pursue Excellence Through Iteration and Action
Episode Notes:
Perfection sounds noble —but it’s really procrastination wearing a mask.
In this episode of Optimizing Beyond, Josh Negron exposes how perfectionism quietly kills progress, focus, and growth —and how to replace it with excellence, consistency, and forward motion. You’ll learn how to break the trap of endless tweaking, build systems that sustain success, and free yourself from the fear of not being ready.
In this episode:
- Why perfectionism masquerades as productivity
- The difference between fear-driven perfection and discipline-driven excellence
- How systems, not motivation, make success inevitable
- The “pottery class” story that proves reps > refinement
- How comparison sabotages self-improvement
- Why optimization replaces hesitation—done beats perfect
- The “no zero days” mindset that compounds consistency
Josh shares personal stories, lessons from Atomic Habits, insights from mentors, and a practical challenge to help you ship something—imperfectly—this week.
Listener Challenge:
Ship something imperfect. Hit publish, make the call, send the message, or post the video—even if it’s messy. Progress builds confidence, not perfection.
Remember: Optimization isn’t about being flawless—it’s about showing up faithfully, again and again.
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