Confession time……
(I should be whispering this into a mic with dramatic music in the background, but here we are.)
I’ve written over 100 scripts for FoodForThought…
And I’ve shot just two.
Now, before you think I’ve been lazy — I wish.
The truth is, I’ve been stuck in perfection jail.
I’ve spent the last few weeks obsessing over those two videos. Re-editing, adjusting, tweaking transitions, colour grading, cutting a “um” here, a pause there — all to make them perfect.
Guess what?
They’re still not done.
And I haven’t shot a single new one since.
The Problem with Perfection
You see, I thought once I shot the first few, I’d gain momentum.
Instead, I became my own biggest obstacle — trying to edit them into flawless TED Talks, forgetting that the power lies in showing up, not showing off.
I’ve been silent for two weeks now. Not because I had nothing to say — I have too much to say.
But perfection makes you feel like nothing is good enough to share.
Sound familiar?
Why I’m Writing You Today
Because maybe you’ve also been putting something off — a launch, a post, a dream — waiting for it to be “just right.”
Truth is, “just right” might never come.
And the world doesn’t need your perfect version — it needs your real one.
With a fresh dose of honesty and the courage to create, imperfections and all.
This week’s lesson?
Start, even if it’s messy. Finish, even if it’s not flawless.
Also, what’s something you’ve been putting off because it’s not “perfect” yet?