Done Is Better Than Perfect: How Gen X Perfectionism Holds Us Back

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Episode Summary:
In this raw and honest episode of Gen X Resistance, host Paul Stevens pulls back the curtain on a personal battle that many Gen Xers know all too well: perfectionism. With over 70 unreleased podcast drafts collecting digital dust, Paul shares how the drive to be excellent—fueled by a lifetime of high standards and Swiss Army knife versatility—can quietly turn into a creative paralysis that stops progress in its tracks.

If you've ever held back from hitting publish, launching a project, or sharing your work because it didn’t feel “perfect,” this episode is for you. It’s not polished. It’s not flawless. But it’s real—and most importantly, it’s done.

What You’ll Hear:

• 🎯 Why perfectionism isn’t always about being tidy—it’s about control and fear
  
  
• 🛠 The “Swiss Army knife” personality and how it becomes a double-edged sword
  
  
• 🧠 The hidden cost of being capable at everything
  
  
• 🔄 How silence becomes a false safety net for creatives and thinkers
  
  
• ⚔ Why resistance starts by hitting publish—even when it’s imperfect
  
  
• 💬 A direct message to every multitasking, high-capacity Gen Xer who feels stuck
  
  

Takeaways:

• Consistency beats perfection.
  
  
• Silence may feel safe, but it keeps you from making an impact.
  
  
• If you're waiting to be ready, you're already late.
  
  
• Sometimes, hitting "publish" is the most rebellious thing you can do.
  
  

Call to Action:
Are you a fellow Swiss Army knife stuck in your own head? Struggling to finish what you start? Paul wants to hear from you.
📩 Email: [email protected]
💬 Let’s talk. Let’s push each other forward. Let’s resist together.

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