82: The Problem with Perfection
Hustle Humbly Podcast
Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell
4.9 • 914 Ratings
🗓️ 1 March 2021
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
Perfectionism in real estate is one of the most common (and sneaky) reasons agents get stuck. In this episode of Hustle Humbly, Katy and Alissa break down why waiting for "perfect" systems, branding, or timing often leads to procrastination instead of progress.
They talk through real-life examples—from CRMs and databases to social media and follow-up—and explain why high achievers actually get more done by letting go of perfection. You'll hear practical strategies to help you take action, even when things feel messy or unfinished.
This episode is a must-listen if you've ever delayed starting something because it wasn't quite ready yet.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why perfectionism often leads to procrastination
- The difference between perfectionists and high achievers
- How perfectionism shows up in CRMs, databases, and social media
- Why "done is better than perfect" actually works
- How to break big projects into manageable steps
- The cost of waiting for the perfect system
- Simple mindset shifts to help you take action
- Why professionalism doesn't require perfection
- How progress builds confidence and momentum
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"Be The One" by Matrika → https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/be-the-one
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Hustle Humbly Podcast
Hosted by Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell
Helping real estate agents build confidence, systems, and sustainable businesses.
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| 0:22.4 | the door is closed you know and like she wakes up like one time during the night and I'd have to go |
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