How to Progress Beyond Perfectionism with Monica Packer

“Life is about progress not perfectionism” is the motto of our guest in this relaxed episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast. Perfectionism is often fear and underachievement in disguise; this is why Monica Packer dedicated a period of her life to solving this mindset problem.   By solving a personal problem and developing a system to overcome that problem, Monica Packer became super.   Who Is Monica Packer? Monica is a dynamic and inspiring Progress Coach who has made it her mission to help women overcome the destructive patterns of perfectionism and move towards a life of real progress. As a recovering perfectionist herself, Monica knows firsthand the toll that self-doubt, negative self-talk, and the constant pressure to be perfect can take on a person's mental and emotional well-being. Through her podcast and coaching services, Monica provides a safe and supportive space for women to explore their gifts, confront their fears, and take meaningful steps towards the life they truly desire. How is Monica Packer Super?   Love of learning new stuff constantly and her determination are Monica Packer’s innermost superpowers. Her strong faith in her inner strength to overcome self-imposed obstacles that spring from fear is another superpower that gives Monica Packer the mindset for success that she has.   Shahid Durrani’s Key Insight: Shahid Durrani’s key insight from this episode is the importance of realizing that changing your mindset is simple. However, that doesn’t make it easy. Simple things are often the hardest to do because we approach them from the wrong place.   This is why mentorship from people who are more advanced on the path to success is such a vital thing to seek. Remember that the journey to success is not a race; it’s more like an adventure where everyone collaborates.   Chapter Stamps:   00:00 Introductions: It’s important to pronounce names correctly 01:57 Monica Packer’s “About Progress” Podcast and other endeavors 03:17 Shahid Explains childhood paradigms and how they develop 05:10 Perfectionism is a coping mechanism 07:20 lust for results prevents good outcomes 10:07 Simple, but not easy (Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod) 14:00 Carl Jung’s secret to mindset change 19:32 Love/faith, not fear 25:33 Family should be the ultimate focus 28:13 Super Entrepreneurs Podcast is about love 31:32 The knowing/doing gap (even mentors need mentors) 33:33 Monica Packer’s Superpower: two-fold power 35:10 Final words: Monica’s podcast is a must-listen     Pullout Quotes: "We don't even allow that flow, the nature, the flow of nature to work through us because we're creating all these barriers and blockages." “When our heart is poured into our business and our work, it's really easy to get wrapped up in the outcomes.” “Disappointment is a huge part of the journey that we’re on as business owners.” “It’s more than the goal we are reaching. It’s who we are becoming along the way.” “A shift in your mindset is a shift in results.” “Don’t misplace your sense of worth.” “If you want your business to succeed in the long-run, you gotta navigate from love.” “Your identity is separate from your outcome.”   Socials: About Progress: https://aboutprogress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutprogress/?hl=en