#102: Escape The Gap Trap: How Focusing on Progress, Not Perfection is The Key to Achieving Your Goals
Mar 30, 2023
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you accomplish in a day, it's never enough? This episode is for you.
What if always striving for more was actually holding you back?
In today's episode, we explore a powerful concept that can change the way you approach your goals and dreams. Dan Sullivan once said, "“The way to measure your progress is backward against where you started, not against your ideal.”
Join us as we dive into the unexpected joy and benefits of focusing on progress, not perfection, and living in the gain. We'll explore how this shift in perspective can help you achieve more, find happiness, and ultimately lead to a more fulfilling life.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- We've been living in the "GAP"
- Getting into a "GAIN" Mindset
- Measure Backwards
- Progress, not perfection
ACTION STEP FROM THE EPISODE:
Take a goal you're working on and Strat tracking your progress with our habit tracker or another method you like. Pick a time each day, week and month you can measure backwards and celebrate your progress.
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
- Download the FREE HABIT TRACKER to start measuring the gain
- Get your Free Kindle copy of the Gap and The Gain By Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy while supplies last!
- Get 20% off our Live Your Best Life: Habit Fundamentals course
READY TO LEARN THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL OF YOUR LIFE?
Join The Live Your Best Life Course
Master the fundamentals of habit building and start living your best life now!
>>CHECK OUT THE COURSE<<
KICK YOUR WEEK OFF RIGHT! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MAGIC MONDAY NEWSLETTER
Three things you'll get every Monday with this 2-5 minute micro-dose of inspiration:
- A habit tip to help you crush your goals
- A mind-expanding idea you can explore with us
- A must-read/listen recommendation to inspire you
OUR MISSION
We're on a mission to guide 1 million people in taking daily steps toward their biggest dreams through simple habits by 2027.
P.S. We have a goal to get to 100 reviews on Apple Podcasts—send us an email with a picture of your review to [email protected] and we'll send you a 20% off coupon code to our 7 Day LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE COURSE!
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you accomplish in a day, it's never enough? This episode is for you.
What if always striving for more was actually holding you back?
In today's episode, we explore a powerful concept that can change the way you approach your goals and dreams. Dan Sullivan once said, "“The way to measure your progress is backward against where you started, not against your ideal.”
Join us as we dive into the unexpected joy and benefits of focusing on progress, not perfection, and living in the gain. We'll explore how this shift in perspective can help you achieve more, find happiness, and ultimately lead to a more fulfilling life.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- We've been living in the "GAP"
- Getting into a "GAIN" Mindset
- Measure Backwards
- Progress, not perfection
ACTION STEP FROM THE EPISODE:
Take a goal you're working on and Strat tracking your progress with our habit tracker or another method you like. Pick a time each day, week and month you can measure backwards and celebrate your progress.
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
- Download the FREE HABIT TRACKER to start measuring the gain
- Get your Free Kindle copy of the Gap and The Gain By Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy while supplies last!
- Get 20% off our Live Your Best Life: Habit Fundamentals course
READY TO LEARN THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL OF YOUR LIFE?
Join The Live Your Best Life Course
Master the fundamentals of habit building and start living your best life now!
>>CHECK OUT THE COURSE<<
KICK YOUR WEEK OFF RIGHT! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MAGIC MONDAY NEWSLETTER
Three things you'll get every Monday with this 2-5 minute micro-dose of inspiration:
- A habit tip to help you crush your goals
- A mind-expanding idea you can explore with us
- A must-read/listen recommendation to inspire you
OUR MISSION
We're on a mission to guide 1 million people in taking daily steps toward their biggest dreams through simple habits by 2027.
P.S. We have a goal to get to 100 reviews on Apple Podcasts—send us an email with a picture of your review to [email protected] and we'll send you a 20% off coupon code to our 7 Day LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE COURSE!
