The Problem
You have high standards and would rather not start than produce something mediocre. So you plan endlessly, research more, and never actually begin.
Strategies to Overcome It
- 1Set a "draft zero" rule: the first version is supposed to be terrible.
- 2Give yourself a time constraint: "I have 30 minutes to produce a rough version."
- 3Ask: "What would a 70% version look like?" — then make that.
- 4Remember: done beats perfect. You can always improve version 2.
Your 2-Minute Action
Write the worst possible version of whatever you are avoiding. Seriously — make it intentionally bad. Now you have something to improve.