The Smart Twenties Podcast

Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you. In this month’s personal growth update, I’m sharing why this month was so challenging for me behind the scenes, the struggles I’ve had with my routine as well as some wins I had along the way! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How I’m planning my time to increase my productivity Why the second half of February was so challenging for me What I did for my 29th birthday What I’ve learned about the growth mindset from tennis and my home renovation How I get back into my routine when you’re struggling to be consistent   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Dax Shepherd’s podcast Armchair Expert   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast,

I’m the kind of person who believes that everyone is trustworthy until they’re proven not to be - which is why I haven’t talked about trust issues too much on The Perfectionism Project. But I know so many perfectionists have trouble trusting others, so I thought I’d share some of my thoughts and advice around trust issues and how to overcome them. If you’ve decided that trusting others isn’t worth the pain or know someone who has - this episode is for you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What trust is and why it doesn’t have anything to do with the truth The real reason you have trust issues What trust issues are costing you How you’re unknowingly making your trust issues worse Why developing self-trust makes it easier to trust others   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.  When you

Our thoughts create our reality, and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to money. Even though it really doesn’t feel like it! In this episode, I’m sharing 12 hidden beliefs that are creating your current financial reality and how to begin moving past them. I hope you enjoy it! To help you upgrade your money mindset, I’ve created an ALL new money mindset course for perfectionists called Make More Money (valued at $799 USD). And I’m excited to say that it’ll be made available to all members of our group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, on 24 February 2020. If you want to take the course, all you need to do is become a member of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done! You can sign up at samlaurabrown.com/membership. And if you’ve been thinking about joining Perfectionists Getting Shit Done,  this is your last chance to sign up for just $49 USD per month. If you sign up before midnight EST on Sunday, 23 February, you’ll lock in the monthly investment of $49 USD for as long as you’re a member (y

The way you think about money determines how you feel about money and therefore what you do with money. More money doesn't solve money problems (because fear of not having enough turns into fear of losing it). It's an abundant money mindset that solves money problems and I LOVE sharing what I learn as I do the work to create my own. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 reasons your money mindset matters. I hope this gives you some inspiration to be more intentional with your finances and a few ideas about what you can do to upgrade your money mindset. To help you upgrade your money mindset, I’ve created an ALL new money mindset course for perfectionists called Make More Money (valued at $799 USD). And I’m excited to say that it’ll be made available to all members of our group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, on 24 February 2020. If you want to take the course, all you need to do is become a member of Perfectionists Getting Shit Done! You can sign up at samlaurabrown.com/membership. And if you’ve

Being indecisive is costing you more than you realise. It’s not just stopping you from creating your dream life - it’s also draining you of precious mental energy!  In this episode, I’m sharing 6 tips to help you be more decisive and giving you practical ways to start developing your decision-making muscle today. It’s time to start creating the life you deserve. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How indecision and confusion keep us safe Why you can never make the ‘wrong’ decision Why you must face the cost of indecision and how to do it How to use personal rules to help you make decisions Simple ways you can begin building your decision-making muscle Why you must change your identity to become a decisive person   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 97: How To Upgrade Your Habits Using Personal Rules Episode 103: How To Escape Indecision Fatigue Episode 145: What Are You Waiting For?       Join us in Perfectionists G

Most perfectionists feel frustrated that they aren’t able to curb their chronic procrastination habit at the drop of a hat. And if you can relate to that, this episode is for you! I’m sharing 4 surprising reasons you haven’t stopped procrastinating yet. And most of them are reasons I’ve never talked about before on the podcast! Whether you’re a first time listener of The Perfectionism Project or a die hard fan, be prepared for a whole lot of breakthroughs. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How procrastination makes your life feel more exciting than it actually is The fear that comes up for most perfectionists once they stop procrastinating How procrastination helps us stay connected to friends and loved ones Whether you’re using quality time with loved ones as an excuse to procrastinate The surprising things that will happen once you’re no longer procrastinating   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy l

Most perfectionists are all too familiar with burnout - as well as the overwhelm, procrastination and guilt that surrounds it. I know I definitely am! For over a decade, I reliably burned out at least once every six months. I felt helpless to the cycle and that the most I could hope for was learn how to spot the signs early. But now, after more than 2 years without burning out, I can safely say that burnout doesn’t have to be part of your life - even if you’re a recovering perfectionist with A LOT of big goals and a busy schedule. In this episode, I’m sharing the real cause of burnout and how to avoid it. I hope you find it helpful! In This Episode You’ll Learn: My personal experience with burnout and the negative impact it had on my life The real reason that perfectionists burnout so often Why burnout isn’t caused by your to-do list, your busy schedule or lack of sleep How to spot the thoughts that are making you feel overwhelmed, before they take over The hidden upside to burnout and why it’s so hard to st

Every month I share a behind the scenes look at my own personal growth journey. I do this in the hopes it will remind you that personal development isn’t all rainbows and daisies, that the journey is to be enjoyed (because the journey is all there is) and that I’m not that different to you. This month, tune in to hear about what I’m doing to manage my time even better, how I’m getting into alignment with my impossible goal and what else I’ve been up to behind the scenes. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to take time batching to the next level Why I’m carving out time every day to work on my business, not just in my business My sports injury and what it taught me about rest   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Ryan Serhant’s Daily Routine Sell It Like Serhant by Ryan Serhant   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.  Wh

One of the live calls we do every month in our group coaching program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, is our business coaching call. This call is available to help our entrepreneurial PGSDers get unstuck and create the success they deserve. And today, I’m sharing one of those calls on the podcast for the very first time! Virginia has a design business and submitted a request to get coached by me because she was struggling to get clients, her bank account was dwindling and she didn’t know what she should focus on. Thanks to Virginia’s courage and willingness to be coachable, we were able to uncover more than 7 hidden beliefs that are holding her business back. If your business isn’t where you want it to be, be prepared to have one breakthrough after the next as you listen to Virginia get coached! Thank you Virginia for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast, I appreciate you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What it’s like to listen to a live coaching call inside PGSD Why believing it’s hard t

Many perfectionists struggle with self-trust, so much so that most stop making plans altogether. But this only makes us deplete our self-trust even further - which is why it’s so important to learn how to make plans AND how to follow through with them. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 common reasons perfectionists fail to keep their commitments to themselves. If you struggle to follow through with your plans, this episode is for you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why following through with your plans is essential for self-trust What overplanning is and how it impacts your ability to follow through What underplanning is and why it makes it harder to achieve your goals How to keep your plans workable so you can stick to them after a disruption The practical things I do that help me follow through with my plans   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 75: How To Stop Working For Work’s Sake Episode 129: Should You Work From A To-Do List, Planner Or Calenda

Many perfectionists hold themselves back because they’re scared they’ll suck AND that others will see that they suck. It might be with starting a business, writing a book, getting fit, going back to school, finding a relationship… We play small because we’d rather not try than publicly fail. If you can relate, then you’re in for a treat! In this episode, I dive into why we’re so scared that others will see us failing and exactly what to do about it. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The most important question you can ask yourself if you’re worried that you’ll suck How to create the motivation to show up even though you might suck Why creating a growth mindset will help you overcome your fears of inadequacy A powerful reframe that will help you start anyway   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 149: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome   Join us in Perfectionists Getting Shit Done If you enjoy listening to this podcast, I highly recommend checking out ou

Lately, I’ve been getting A LOT of questions about how to make the most of the new year. And I’m not surprised! Perfectionists feel all the feelings at the beginning of a new year… You probably feel determined to make 2020 your best year ever but you're also overwhelmed by how much you have on your plate. You probably feel motivated to create success habits but you're also scared of disappointing yourself. You probably feel inspired to go after what you want but you're also worried about what people will think. If you can relate, you’re not alone! In fact, I used to feel the same way. Every new year, I would set myself the same goals - promising myself I’d be more motivated. But it NEVER worked. It even got to the point where I stopped setting goals because I was SO scared of letting myself down (and looking like a try hard). For YEARS I kept trying to figure out why this was happening to me. I was smart and ambitious, so why the hell wasn't I making progress?! But the answer was simple. And once I figured ou

Two years ago, I wrote a blog post called 5 Ways To Build Self-Confidence. At the time, I’d just experienced a huge spurt in my self-confidence and wanted to share the practical things I did that made a difference.  In this episode, I’m diving deep into 3 of the reasons I shared in that post - including the insights I’ve had into self-confidence since writing it. If you’re struggling with self-confidence, this episode is a must! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why being more successful or better looking won’t make you feel more confident My self-confidence journey and what it took for me to begin creating true confidence Why taking action before you feel ready is the secret to creating confidence Why trying to think your way to confidence hasn’t been working The power of ‘noting’ your thoughts and feelings How moving my focus away from my appearance helped me feel more confident Why I decided to stop using fake tan to make myself feel more confident   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

I spent most of December overseas and while that might sound glamorous, and definitely has its upsides, it wasn’t without it’s struggles. In this episode, I’m sharing the ups and downs of travelling, the big goal I set for myself in 2020 and how to make like-minded friends. I record a personal growth update every month so you can get a feel for what personal development is really like. Spoiler alert: it’s not an endless stream of breakthroughs, aha moments and checked off to-do lists! I hope these episodes make you feel less alone on your personal development journey and that they help you to embrace the messiness that comes along with it. Enjoy! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What I struggled with when I was overseas How I got myself out of an uninspiring rut My tips to make friends in your twenties and beyond The big goal I set for myself in 2020 and the fears I had when setting it Why I believe in setting revenue goals in business What an impossible goal is and why they’re so powerful The new beliefs I’m f

If you want to change your life, you must change your habits. But creating new habits is challenging! And it’s even more challenging when you’re working against yourself without even realising it. If you think that the only thing stopping you from sticking to your dream habits is motivation, you couldn’t be more wrong. Which is why this episode is so important! I’m diving deep into the real reasons you haven’t been able to create new habits and the practical things to do instead. If you want to dive even deeper into creating your dream habits, I invite you to join our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. We’ve just added my course Dream Habit to the program as a bonus. And you get instant access to the whole course as soon as you become a member! Click here to find out more about Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why lack of motivation isn’t really what’s stopping you from sticking to new habits The importance of focusing on one habit at a time How to escape

Perfectionists love feeling productive. But if you want to create true productivity in your life, there are a few practical things you must master. So that’s what I’m sharing in this episode! Tune in to learn 6 practical tips that will help you get shit done - no matter how unproductive you’ve been in the last 12 months! And if you want to dive even deeper into what I share in this episode, I highly recommend joining our group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. You deserve to be successful and I’m here to be your guide. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why goal-setting is essential if you want to be more productive Whether your goals should be ‘realistic’ or not The power of focus and how it will make you more productive Why you must be willing to feel uncomfortable if you want to be more productive What self-sabotage is and why you must call it out The importance of a progress log or weekly check-in Why you need to review the last 12 months before moving onto the next   Featured In The Episode

In my opinion, starting and growing a business is one of the most powerful personal development tools that exist. So it’s fitting that many of the most important lessons I’ve learned have come from my business. Tune in to learn more about what I learned from my success, failures, and fears this year! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why ‘what got you here won’t get you there’ What building our team has taught me and what I still have left to learn The experience that made me realise I should never say never What it takes to scale a six-figure business The important revelation I had after going full-time in my business Why every level of success is uncomfortable   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done - our group coaching program Episode 114: How To Take Action *Before * You Feel Confident Episode 125: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship Systems Rock Asana Airtable Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo The M

Since I record a personal growth update every month, you might already be familiar with what this year looked like for me. There were a lot of wins and some exciting travel opportunities, but also a lot of failure and discomfort in between! Since I’m such a big believer in reviewing your year, I thought I’d share my year in review with you! In this episode, I’m diving into my biggest personal development lessons from 2019. Be sure to tune into Episode 167 if you want to know my biggest business lessons from 2019 too! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why achieving your goals won’t make you happier or more confident The power of letting an ebb be and ebb, without judgement Why I chose to work on fewer projects this year and the impact that’s had How I’ve followed my fear this year and how it’s helped me Why I tend to work harder whenever I’m feeling lack, rather than thinking at a higher level My favourite mindset habits and whether or not they make a real difference   Featured In The Episode: Perfectionists Ge

When we’re people pleasing, we’re lying. It’s hard to hear - but it’s true! While people pleasing can feel like a selfless and noble act of love, it’s really just a strategy we use to avoid discomfort and rejection. Which means that the reason we people please has nothing to do with the people we’re pleasing and everything to do with us! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 practical tips to stop being a people pleaser. I’m still on this journey myself but I hope this advice will help you begin to strengthen your integrity with yourself and those around you. Even just a small change in your behaviour can make a huge difference! In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why people pleasing is a selfish behaviour The real reason that we people please Why it’s so important to see what people pleasing is costing you How to say no without making excuses Why it’s so uncomfortable to stop people pleasing What other people will do when you stop people pleasing and why that’s ok The power of self-compassion and why it’s needed through

If you google the phrase “waking up early” you’ll find a stream of tips to help you get up at 5am and lengthy articles about the benefits of this habit. On the other hand, if you google the phrase “staying up late” you’ll see articles designed to comfort those who feel bad for this habit alongside warnings that staying up late might lead you to an early grave. Interesting, right? In the personal development world, it’s often said that waking up early is the key to success. To support this - lists of successful people who wake up early are given as evidence. But is waking up early a habit that everyone should pursue? I personally don’t think so! In this episode, I’m sharing some questions that will help you figure out if you should wake up early or if you really shouldn’t. I hope you find it helpful and that this gives you permission to feel good about whatever time of day you choose to wake up. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why waking up early might not be for you The thought process behind my personal decis