{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EPISODE 373: Are You Using \u201cPerfect\u201d As An Excuse? (The Deception Of Perfection)","description":"Have you ever found yourself saying, \u201cHey, I\u2019m not perfect. I\u2019m only human?\u201d OR\u2026 You\u2019ve sacrificed progress for the illusion of perfection? First of all, what\u2019s perfect got to do with it, anyway? Secondly, why are you using "perfect" as your desired destination, which becomes an excuse? What does \u201cperfect\u201d mean to you? Seriously, how do you define "perfect?" In the traditional way that most people think of it, perfection is really an illusion. Not only is it an illusion, but it\u2019s become a prison for a lot of people. So how do you get out? Start by redefining PERFECT. To me, the true definition of perfect is: TRUTH. Good, bad, ugly\u2026if it\u2019s the TRUTH, it\u2019s PERFECT. Why? Because when you know the truth, it\u2019ll set you free. The so-called illusion of perfection takes many prisoners. Don\u2019t be fooled. Don\u2019t be one of them. Not sure if you\u2019re using \u201cperfect\u201d as an excuse? If you\u2019re in either of these two camps, then you\u2019re definitely using it as an excuse. (As most of us humans do at times.) A: Oftentimes you say things like, \u201cI\u2019m human. I\u2019m not perfect.\u201d You\u2019re using it as a reason to NOT grow or learn. You\u2019re using it to give yourself an \u201cexcuse\u201d to stay the same. Quite simply, it's a cop out. B: You don\u2019t do certain things because you fear that you won\u2019t do it perfectly. You hold back. You hide. You sacrifice progress because of your idea of perfection. When you do this, you stay stuck where you are. Is it possible that you\u2019re striving for something that you haven\u2019t even clearly identified? Do you even know what \u201cperfect\u201d is? Again, I\u2019d ask you to take a look at how you define \u201cPERFECT.\u201d It\u2019s time to bust out of the DECEPTION + PRISON OF PERFECTION, and trade it for the FREEDOM OF TRUTH. Stop blaming everything on perfect. Either NOT being perfect or trying to be perfect. It\u2019s time to start the process of progress and prosperity. Let go of the IDEA of PERFECTION. Stop using perfect as an excuse. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY\u2019S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: 1. How do YOU define PERFECT? Perhaps it's time to redefine it. 2. Are you holding back in any area of your life because you\u2019re trying to do IT perfectly or not learning, growing, or advancing because you\u2019re using "perfect" as an excuse to stay where you are? Write that down, and make a commitment today to stop using PERFECT as an excuse. Are you ready to share YOU and YOUR S.O.L. STORY? I\u2019d LOVE to connect with you, and celebrate YOU and your S.O.L. Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/WSOLMovement\/ Thank you for being here, and allowing me to sip on life with you. By the way, if you haven't already listened\/downloaded my new song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version.  Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you. Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets\u2026and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life\u2019s work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast\u2026 Intro\/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)  ","author_name":"SHE SPEAKS SHE HEALS Podcast with Doctor Shannon","author_url":"http:\/\/www.doctorshannon.com\/blog","html":"