What your planning addiction is costing you

Today, we're shaking up what it really means to be successful. Let’s rethink the myth of “perfect planning” and recognize where true momentum comes from. I'll show you why taking bold, imperfect action is your ticket to progress instead of waiting for flawless conditions. Plus, discover the power of surrounding yourself with a vibrant network of ambitious doers to accelerate your journey. This is your chance to escape analysis paralysis, find your groove, embrace those adrenaline-pumping moments and keep pushing forward on your terms in ways that truly count. Tune in, and let's savor the exhilaration of the climb together! Show Highlights: Where do you think perfect success comes from? [01:30] How analysis paralysis occurs. [06:24] Newton’s law of motion and igniting momentum. [08:07] The power of collective insight. [11:39] Let go of the pride of going it alone. [14:47] Understand the Pygmalion effect. [15:26] Embracing rapid experimentation. [17:07] Are you an overplanner? [17:28] Ready, fire, steer to win at iteration. [20:26] Brilliant Balance support community. [22:19] "Use code "CHERYLANNE" for 10% off your stay at any Canyon Ranch property! Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 To check out the Prosperity Playbook, visit: https://www.theprosperityplaybook.com/brilliantbalance

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi