Stop Waiting for Perfect: Why Done is Better Than Perfect

Let me ask you something…

How many times have you sat on an idea because it “wasn’t quite ready yet”?

Maybe it was a website.
Maybe it was a course.
Maybe it was your very first business.

And maybe — like so many others — you’ve been trapped in the perfectionist’s waiting room.

The truth? Perfectionism is just procrastination in a shiny suit.

My First Big Lesson

When I first stepped into the online business world, I was obsessed with getting everything just right.

The perfect logo.
The perfect website design.
The perfect email to send out.

I thought if I polished long enough, I’d eventually create something bulletproof. Something no one could criticise.

But here’s what actually happened: while I was tweaking, others were launching. While I was second-guessing, others were selling. While I was waiting for perfect, others were building businesses.

That stung.

And it taught me one of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned: done is better than perfect.

Why Perfection is a Trap

Perfection feels safe. It keeps you busy. It tricks you into thinking you’re making progress.

But here’s the kicker: the market doesn’t reward perfect. It rewards progress.

Nobody cares if your first video looks like it was filmed on a potato.
Nobody cares if your first website has clunky fonts.
Nobody cares if your first product is rough around the edges.

What they DO care about? That you’re solving their problem. That you’re showing up. That you’re taking action.

The Power of “Done”

Here’s what happens when you get something “done” instead of waiting for perfect:

• You learn faster. (Real feedback beats theory every time.)

• You build momentum. (Small wins fuel bigger ones.)

• You actually make money. (You can’t sell something that isn’t out there.)

Think about it: your imperfect first attempt today will be miles ahead of the “perfect” thing you’re still tinkering with six months from now.

How to Beat Perfectionism

If perfectionism has been holding you back, here are three simple mindset tweaks:

1️⃣ Set a deadline, not a standard.
Decide: “I will launch this by Friday,” no matter what.

2️⃣ Aim for version 1.0.
Think of your first product, post, or page as the starting point. You can always improve it later.

3️⃣ Seek progress, not praise.
Measure success by action taken, not approval earned.

The Volcano Publishing Promise

At Volcano Publishing, we believe in action. Every course we recommend, every tool we use, every lesson we share is designed to help you move forward.

Not to stay stuck in endless planning.
Not to keep you polishing until your dream goes cold.
But to get you from idea to done.

Because here’s the truth: nobody remembers the thing you almost launched. But they will remember the thing you did. www.eruptivecourses.com

Final Word

So, stop waiting for perfect. Start messy. Learn loud. Get it done.

Because your first imperfect step could be the one that changes everything.

👉 What’s the one thing you’ve been waiting to launch until it’s “perfect”? Tell me in the comments — and then commit to getting it done this week.