ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if your definition of “progress” is actually making change harder?
In this episode, Paul sits down with Monica Packer, host of About Progress, to rethink what progress, perfectionism, habits, and personal growth actually look like in real life.
What we cover:
Why perfectionism can be a misplacement of identity
The problem with believing there is a permanent “arrival point”
Why certainty is so appealing—and why the self-help industry sells so much of it
How black-and-white thinking can make sustainable change harder
Why being an imperfect human is part of the process, not a problem to eliminate
How to connect your goals to who you actually want to be
Why your habits should function as a safety net rather than a prison
How insisting on perfection can actually destroy consistency
Monica's personal experience learning to find joy during an overwhelming season of life
The power of taking one tiny first step instead of waiting until you're ready
