DRUM with Mike & Eddy

Paralyzed by Perfection

Mike Johnston & Eddy Thrower Season 3 Episode 151

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In this episode, Mike and Eddy engage in a Q&A session where they discuss various topics such as the best camera, documentary, exercise, and podcast of 2023. They also reflect on their biggest lessons, regrets, and favorite moments of the year. The conversation takes an interesting turn as they delve into the concept of being paralyzed by perfection and the importance of not comparing oneself to others. Overall, the episode provides insights into their personal experiences and highlights the need to embrace imperfections and take risks. In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss content creation challenges and the struggle with perfectionism. They share their experiences of feeling intimidated and the pressure to constantly improve. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the delivery of information and the main goals of their content. They also discuss the comparison trap and the need to overcome the fear of judgment. Finally, they share exciting news about a second drum kit, encouraging listeners to embrace the hard work and put their content into the world.

Takeaways

  • Focus on the delivery of information and the main goals of your content.
  • Don't let perfectionism and the fear of judgment hold you back from creating and sharing your work.
  • Avoid wasting time with active procrastination and prioritize moving forward.
  • Remember that your audience is more interested in the value you provide than the technical aspects of your content.
  • Build relationships and partnerships that support your creative endeavors.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Q&A
07:43 Best Camera and Documentary of 2023
10:08 Biggest Lesson and Regret of 2023
10:32 Best Habit and Purchase of 2023
17:39 Best Food and Movie of 2023
19:38 Best Exercise on the Kit
21:05 Best Podcast of 2023
25:19 Paralyzed by Perfection
33:11 The Big Picture: Delivery of Information
34:12 Choosing Between Quality and Spontaneity
35:33 The Struggle with Perfectionism
36:26 The Intimidation of Creating Content
38:00 Wasting Time with Active Procrastination
39:41 The Gap Between Expectations and Reality
40:30 Comparing Ourselves to Great Artists
42:38 Judging Our Own Work Harshly
44:26 The Importance of Audience Perspective
45:35 Overcoming the Fear of Judgment
48:37 The Challenges of Content Creation
53:00 Embracing the Hard Work
56:11 Exciting News: Second Drum Kit
59:50 The Importance of Relationships in Endorsements
01:02:23 Moving Forward and Putting Content Out

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