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Still waiting for perfection? you’re wasting time
Are you chasing perfection or progress?
Another day
Perfection is a myth.
It's tempting to believe that success comes from perfecting
Every move
Every call
Every task
But the truth?
It's the opposite—perfection holds you back.
What works is action.
Success comes through consistent effort and iteration over time, not one perfectly executed move.
You need a system that works for you, not a single flawless effort.
Challenge the Common Mindset
The Need to Win vs. The Reality of Time. Many —fathers, strategists, consultants, realtors—fall into the trap.
Thinking that we need to win at every task.
We’re programmed to believe that success equals perfect results.
Society reinforces this. "Work harder, and you'll succeed overnight."
But real life doesn't work that way.
Time is precious, and people crave microwave results without putting the right system in place.
The idea that you can succeed instantly is false—and it leads to burnout.
Why do feel like every move needs to be perfect?
Because we're conditioned to believe that if we don’t get it right immediately, we’re failing.
This perspective is flawed.
It makes us hesitate, doubt ourselves and ultimately delays our progress.
The Winning Perspective
Trust the Process, Not Perfection
Perfection is the enemy of progress.
You don't need to get everything right from the start; you need to start and trust that things will evolve.
I've experienced this firsthand.
Week after week, I go to networking events where I meet people 10 or 15 years ahead of me in business.
And you know what I’ve learned?
The steps you’re taking now—both the wins and the missteps—are the same things they’ve experienced.
But I've also had unique experiences, and I can already share wisdom that they haven’t encountered.
The truth is, you grow over time.
Wealth and success come from consistent action, not from a single, perfect execution. Properties, investments, and wisdom from the time already put in.
Every day, people are buying homes, making investments, and building wealth.
This proves that the key to success isn’t perfection—it’s continuous action.
You have to build your system, and your flow. Instead of seeking quick wins, focus on steady progress.
Real growth—whether financial, personal, or professional—takes time. You don’t need more hours in the day.
You need to maximize the moments you already have by developing a system and sticking to it.

Steps for Action
Stop Chasing Perfection: Start Executing Here's how you can maximize every moment:
Time Block Your Day: Reserve specific periods for key tasks. Don't spread yourself thin.
Repeat It, Build A System: Do it more than once—whether it’s calls, projects, or meetings. Make it a habit and systematize it.
ATD Priorities: Apply the "Attack Tomorrow" system. Stay ahead by planning and acting consistently each day.
Keep Educating Yourself: Read books, attend events, absorb knowledge—but always take action on what you learn.
Success comes not from perfect action but from conscious thought (CT) multiplied by action (A). This leads to manifestation.
The formula is simple: CT x A = Manifestation.
Every time you think and act, you're creating momentum toward your goals.
Recap Key Points
So, perfection? It’s a myth.
The more you chase it, the more it delays your progress.
Trust the process, maximize your time, and build your own system. Success is not about flawless execution but about continuous, consistent effort. Every task, every action, is a step toward the bigger picture.
Blueprint Your Success Now
Don’t wait for the perfect moment or condition.
Start now, take action, and refine your system over time.
Your future success is built by the decisions you make today.
Attack every day!
Drew
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