Perfection is a Trap: Save Time and Energy with These Simple Shortcuts | Clutterbug Podcast # 302

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4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 1 December 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Perfectionism is a trap, and today we’re talking about how letting go of it can transform your productivity, time management, and overall happiness. Why? Because embracing 'average'—yes, average—is actually the secret to freeing up your time, energy, and mental bandwidth for the things that really matter. I know, I know, the word 'average' doesn’t sound appealing. Nobody wants to feel mediocre, right? But here’s the truth—most of us waste so much energy trying to be ‘perfect’ at things that don’t actually move the needle forward in life. And when we focus on perfection, we burn ourselves out and have nothing left for the stuff that truly makes life extraordinary.In this episode, I’ll share why embracing 'good enough' in the areas that don’t matter—like household chores, decluttering, or even certain work tasks—can give you more time to focus on what does matter. I’ll also explain how taking shortcuts, like my ‘Do It Shitty’ method, can actually lead to more success, not less. Whether it’s cleaning your house, improving your career, or strengthening your relationships, I’ll show you where you can cut corners, save time, and still get things done without the stress of perfectionism holding you back. #clutterbug #podcast #mondaymotivation #motivation #mindsestshift #doitshitty Website: http://www.clutterbug.me YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clutterbug TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/

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0:00.0	Average is sustainable and perfection is a trap. I mean, I guess I don't love the word average
0:06.4	because it feels like, mhm, mediocre. And nobody wants to just be average. Everyone wants to be
0:12.7	kind of extraordinary. I think the issue is that people try to be extraordinary in places and areas
0:19.8	that it doesn't matter. And then you end up putting so
0:23.0	much effort and energy into this that there's nothing left for the really cool stuff.
0:28.5	So I think let's embrace mediocrity. Let's be average in the stuff that doesn't push the needle
0:37.1	forward. So we've got something left in the
0:40.1	tank for the things that can make us feel like we're living this really extraordinary life.
0:46.8	See students run the world for a reason. Do you know what I'm saying? It is true. See students run the world. I read this once and it was like
0:56.4	this incredible light ball moment because I was like, that is so true. I think of all the people
1:00.9	who are the most successful who are living like these lives that I'm like, I would want to be like you.
1:06.0	And they were just like, my average in school. And the people who were straight A's you know you're like you're a genius
1:14.4	you're such a hard worker they're like you know just kind of i'm not going to say peek in but i feel like they've
1:23.5	kind of flatlined in life and are struggling to push forward and get ahead and really stand
1:29.0	out in the areas that they want to. And I just find that super fascinating. So yeah, we can say
1:33.9	like average, but you see student in the areas again that don't really matter. If you listen to
1:42.5	last week's podcast at the end, I mentioned my most
1:45.9	exciting news, which is, I got a book deal. I sold my book proposal to Harper Collins. Say what?
1:54.4	They will be publishing as soon as I finish writing. My book called Do It Shitty. Now, we might change the title. But the concept of
2:03.9	do it shitty is embracing shortcuts, literally allowing yourself to not be great. It's about progress
2:12.0	over perfection when it comes to 99% of the things we do in life. And the reason is we only have so much time
2:19.7	in the day. And when we dedicate a lot of time to things that are like nitpicky or not actually
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