3695: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on Personal Growth and Development

2025-08-08

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3695: James Altucher explores why chasing perfection is not only futile but also paralyzing. By embracing imperfection and consistently taking small, messy steps, we unlock creativity, reduce anxiety, and make meaningful progress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/achieve-perfection/ Quotes to...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3695:

James Altucher explores why chasing perfection is not only futile but also paralyzing. By embracing imperfection and consistently taking small, messy steps, we unlock creativity, reduce anxiety, and make meaningful progress.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/achieve-perfection/

Quotes to ponder:

"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor."

"You improve by doing, not by thinking."

"Perfection is often just procrastination in disguise."

Episode references:

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016

On Writing by Stephen King: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Stephen-King/dp/1439156816

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