How To Overcome Being A Perfectionist - Action Drives Out Thoughts

Dan Lok Show

Dan Lok

Careers, Management, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.8 • 826 Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2024

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Summary

Are you a perfectionist who finds it hard to take action? Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of overthinking and hesitation? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Action drives out thoughts," a principle taught by Dan Lok that challenges the perfectionist mindset.

Join us as we explore the idea that taking more action is the key to overcoming perfectionism. We'll discuss the pitfalls of overthinking and how it can hold you back from achieving your goals. You'll learn practical strategies for breaking free from the paralysis of perfectionism and embracing a more action-oriented approach.

Whether you're a successful entrepreneur or simply someone looking to overcome perfectionism, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. Get ready to shift your mindset, take more action, and achieve the success you deserve.

Tune in now and discover the power of action in overcoming perfectionism!

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0:00.0	How do you deal with message? Stop trying to fix out a human fix you. A powerless victim or powerful person.
0:22.4	Fix your own shit.
0:23.6	Trust me.
0:24.1	You will not be more angry than me.
0:27.0	I've got a big question there by Aaron.
0:28.7	Si Fu, if you want to take this one?
0:29.7	Go for it.
0:30.3	So, Seafu, how do you deal with messes that you are powerless to control, but you cannot tolerate?
0:35.5	My biggest mess is that I'm so fucking angry about politics and general human stupidity.
0:41.1	Trust me.
0:42.1	You will not be more angry than me, but keep going.
0:43.8	Have a direct influence on my life, but they infuriate me and I cannot tolerate them,
0:48.0	but I also feel so powerless to do anything about it.
0:51.4	I've considered moving to another country, but you can't escape human stupidity.
0:56.1	Stop trying to fix how the human fix you. Don't try to fix everybody else, fix you. Fix your life.
1:03.9	You see, in one hand, you're furious about this situation. In one hand, you use powerless twice.
1:10.6	So which one are we?
1:12.1	A powerless victim?
1:14.0	Or powerful person?
1:16.9	Which one is it?
1:18.6	So the only power you have,
1:19.7	you cannot control other people,
	...

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