Sent by Carlo Sabatella | June 20, 2024

Welcome to The Outlier Mindset!

Here is 1 visual, 1 thought, and 1 question for you to consider this week…

The Illusion of Perfection

Procrastination isn't just about laziness—it's often about a deeper struggle with identity, status, and the pursuit of perfection.

"The cold water doesn't get warmer if you jump in late." - Unknown

Many of us wait for the perfect moment to begin, driven by a desire to attain a certain status or avoid facing who we really are. This pursuit of an ideal state can be overwhelming and can prevent us from taking any action at all.

Self-Sabotage

Understanding self-sabotage is crucial.

It involves knowing what you need to do to improve but not doing it, delaying happiness by waiting for perfect conditions, and staying in a comfort zone due to fear of failure or change.

Often, we overvalue status and fear the reality of who we are, leading us to postpone actions indefinitely.

The Myth of Being 'Somebody'

Status is one of humanity's great distractions.

The longing to be recognized as "somebody" stems from an unwillingness to accept our authentic selves.

It leads us to wait for everything to be flawless, which is both paralyzing and unrealistic. Embracing our true selves means accepting imperfection and the messiness of real progress.

Just Start

It's crucial to shift from planning to doing. Finish something—anything.

Stop overthinking whether it's good enough. Cease debating what to create and just create.

One Question

Identify a recurring excuse that stops you from starting important tasks. How can you overcome it?

Until next week,

Carlo Sabatella
Founder of Neuron Visuals