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Episode 287: Courage Over Perfection - Start Now, Perfect Later

Flute 360

Release Date: 07/22/2024

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Flute 360 | Episode 287: “Courage Over Perfection – Start Now, Perfect Later”

Hello Flutist! In this episode, we dive into the idea that the task you fear and avoid is exactly where you need to be. Overthinking and overanalyzing take more time and energy than simply diving in and completing the task. Embrace the courage to start now and perfect your work later.

Being courageous and confident in taking messy actions, without needing all the details in place, is key to progressing in your flute journey. Remember, it's better to take small imperfect steps than to wait for the perfect moment that may never come.

Main Points:

  1. Face Your Fears: The tasks you avoid are often the ones that will propel you forward.
  2. Avoid Overthinking: Overanalyzing wastes more time than taking action.
  3. Embrace Messy Action: Courage and confidence come from starting, not from perfection.
  4. Progress Over Perfection: Focus on moving forward, even if it's imperfectly.

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