Ep 371: How To Stop Putting Off Non-Urgent Tasks

Often in business, we have important yet non-urgent tasks - they feel new and unfamiliar to us and they don’t have a set deadline. These tasks are easy to put off for later while we focus on other things that are more urgent. I share why perfectionists normally struggle with this - as well as how to get non-urgent tasks done in your business -  in this episode. If you want to honour the deadlines you set for yourself (even when no one else is watching), this episode was made for you. Tune in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode371. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why it’s normal to put off new or scary tasks that don’t have a deadline The reason perfectionists work well with external deadlines Focusing on not disappointing clients vs surprising and delighting them Questions to help you become a more successful entrepreneur What to do if you’re scared of wasting effort on a non-urgent task   Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Learn the basics of Power Planning – samlaurabrown.com/planningseries Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Episode 141: 3 Signs You’re Secretly Addicted To Chaos      

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Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs. Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business. Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business. For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.