The Perfectionist Paradox: When High Standards Become Hidden Fear

In this episode, Monique unpacks the perfectionist spiral — the one that disguises fear as high standards. She shares how writing her book became a masterclass in learning to let go of control, embrace “good enough,” and separate the work of creating from the work of perfecting.

If you’ve ever delayed a project because it wasn’t “ready” yet, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how perfectionism quietly keeps us small, why it’s really about fear, and how to take your next step — imperfectly, but bravely.

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