The Guide | The Heavy Door of Perfection: Why You’re Still Standing Outside

We all want the fresh start to feel like a movie montage—explosive, dramatic, and instant. But usually, that desire for a "Grand Gesture" is exactly what keeps us stuck. In this episode, we’re sitting on the porch with The Doorman. He’s watching us hesitate at the entrance of our own lives, paralyzed by the idea of perfection. We talk about the trap of the "Grand Gesture," why new habits feel like breaking in a stiff pair of leather shoes, and why you don't need to kick the door down to get inside. It’s time to stop waiting for the penthouse view and just step into the lobby.

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