Could not agree more. I told my students I would do a 12-week video series on KZread...not realizing how hard it is to achieve perfect lighting and editing for videos. After the first video, I realized I had no idea what I was doing. Each 5 minute video took me 5 hours to edit and the finished product was mediocre at best. Instead of backing out, I decided to push through and focus on substance not style. I realize people are looking for content they can use, not perfect lighting.

Amazing. I really need to hear this.

@sharonlam7478

5 жыл бұрын

It has been 4 years ago you left this message and you become a very successful youtuber now ! You story and vidoes are very encourging. Thank you from Hong Kong XOXO

Ohhhhh I think I might be in the small and sucky stage. BUT it feels AMAZING!!!! Way better than be far too quiet for my own good, for too many years. Hiding behind good ideas, after good idea but not launching because I couldn't find perfection! OHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH Baby! x Lots of love @marieforleo & team xx

This one was so short, but I cried. It is so true. And I needed to hear it. Thank you.

i am SUCH a fan of yours Marie=) I've been watching you for so long and your advice is truly so helpful. keep doing you girl! You're influencing people more than you know=)👍👏☺️😘

@BettyAlexandriaPride

8 жыл бұрын

I love you! Isn't she great?

@cartergomez5390

2 жыл бұрын

This is my first time watching her cause she was on mindvalley. 🙏

I'm a sailor.

OMG this is such perfect timing...was just thinking about taking yoga teacher training and was like "but I'm not a superyogi", I can't do a full handstand without the wall, my tree pose could use a little work, but then a voice (no I'm not crazy) said, what are you waiting for? And then I see your video today...I see you Universe...thanks!!

Dear Marie and Team Forleo. Thank you for this video. Last month, I was speaking publically for the first time; at a paid event. And whenever I didn’t wanna prepare and continue writing my speech (because it was uncomfortable and unfamiliar territory), I came back to this video - and then I’d write and practise. Even made a meme from the tweetable and had it as my wallpaper on my phone. Thank you so much. It was my valuable fuel!

I just returned from a powerful Women's Body Wisdom weekend that I created and facilitated. I had been working on this one for a year. It was not the first, and I was intentional about stretching out of my comfort zone in some areas. I always have an evaluation form for the women at the end. Receiving feedback can be scary. It makes me feel so vulnerable. However, I want to grow more than I feel afraid. Still, in hindsight, I see so many things I would do differently, and I am struggling with the voice of my inner critic. The title of this video sent via email was "My Cringeworthy First Workshop". That word "cringe" caught my eye. Watching the video helps me be a little gentler with myself and to honor my courageous aspects. Thank you, Marie.

This speaks to me on so many levels! I tend to do that with everything I do whether it's my youtube videos, work or what have you! You're completely right though, you need to start somewhere and with hard work can only move up :) PS: That dress is gorgeous!!!

Your wardrobe stylist needs an award. Love your style!

Marie you couldn't have posted this at a better time! I've been feeling a little discouraged about my beauty channel, and found myself comparing myself to others. But it is true that everyone has to start somewhere. I needed to hear this. Thank you

@SophiaV

10 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just flicked over to your channel, and it's great.. I'll be sure to subscribe! I too have recently started my channel, it always looks easier than it really is to film and upload content, but lets encourage each other to keep at it.. all great things started off with just an idea.

"That small and sucky workshop gave me the courage to keep going, because guess what? I had already done... my lamest workshop! Bam! In the bag!"

Only Marie can dispense great business advice while including the phrase "douche chills". That's pretty awesome.

@mahalie23

7 жыл бұрын

I just jumped from her site to KZread comments to figure out if she actually said "douche chills". WTH!? Hilarious.

Big Man & a Big Fan! And... I was a US Navy Sailor for 9 years! I know this is two years old ... but its new to me ;) Keep up the Amazing work, Marie!

@sempressfi

7 жыл бұрын

ohhhh snap a seaman ;P

What a good message! No one is amazing right out of the gate. When I first opened my online store, it was just thirty or so items, the photos were horrible, and after six months with absolutely nothing going on, I just about gave up. Then I started talking to other sellers on the site. Between the amazing feedback and pointers on taking good photos I got from them, and the miserable but ultimately good event a group of sellers hosted, I got up the courage to keep going. That whole first year was a crash course in running a handmade business, both locally and online, and the lessons learned are what led to the small but thriving business I have today.

Spot on, perfection = poverty. Just start, get the ball rolling and improve as you go. When you finally forget perfection and just get something done you progress so much faster. Another great video Marie

When you talk about other people's questions, I usually have the same kind of question myself so your advice comes like rain after a long and dry summer ... today I feel strange, it is the first time I can say to myself "I don't have that problem" and it seems weird... but this makes me feel a bit better about myself.... Thanks Marie for sharing your greatness!

Yep. There are many things I don't start because I want them to be perfect. You know what I really want to do something for myself even if it isn't perfect.

OMG! I adore you! This is so what I needed to hear today! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! Sending all my love!!!

MARIE! How are you in my head?!? This is so true - my first thought is always...."Well, I can't do it as well as her, so...." This video was soooo needed. I have big dreams but I'm in the baby stages of my business too! Tonight I had 3 people come to my 3rd-ever "Meditation for Professional Women workshop" - which was awesome, because all 3 of those people a) aren't people I knew before, b) paid meeeee! and c) only 2 friends came to my first ever one, so I have done my lamest ever workshop already too! I NEEDED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH! Thank youuuu x

This came right at the right time. I often am afraid I will make a mistake or could have done better, but you really only start learning once you start doing.

My husband is a sailor. He was sitting behind me when I watched this- he says 'hey' ;) On another note, great video and wonderful advice!

I love this segment. That is how I started around my kitchen table doing a vision board workshop. Thank you for the reminder!

THIS WAS THE BEST EPISODE EVER! I NEEDED SO MUCH. I'VE BEEN FEELING SO STUCK! I AM SOOO HAPPY. This is just too true! Thank you Marieforleo!

MY GOD I AM and i literally just made a video about this... my perfectionism is constantly getting in my way of moving forward, it's something i have realized the the year or so. I love that now there is a phrase I can tell people haha "perfectionism paralysis" love it :)

This concept of perfection paralysis really resonates with me. I've recently started noticing that it is the main thing that holds me back from doing stuff. Becoming conscious of it has actually helped so much in just giving myself permission to do stuff sucky and then improve as I go along.

Thank you! This hit me RIGHT when I need it! Synchronicity at it's best. You have such encouraging advice. Keep up the great work, Marie!

Thanks for your insight Marie! I love your transparency, wit and confidence! Keep your videos coming!

This is a big yes for me with two projects I've wanted to do and put off. You get better in the doing. I love that new intro, Marie.

Such Great advice Marie, We all need to be in this situation (that first meeting / workshop) once or twice in the early going. We all have to start somewhere and my start came after I retired from the US Navy Submarine Force 19 years ago.

You're amazing and have a video for every question in my head !!! You are fantastic !

I love this video! I totally suffer from "perfection paralysis" and it usually keeps me from starting projects that I know will lead me towards my dreams. As usal, great advice from Marie on how to get unstuck and take action!

Can I just say....I love you so much Marie!!! You're incredible, and SUCH an inspiration! Thank you for all of your knowledge and wisdom!!!! And the willingness to share it with the world! Much love!

@marieforleo

4 жыл бұрын

We're sending love right back to you, Lisa. - Team Forleo

I started writing when I was eleven years old. Even then, I had some cool ideas, but looking back at the writing... so cringe-worthy. But here I am, 14 years later, working on two revised drafts and a few side projects, and hoping to self-publish in the next couple of years. I recently met someone who's having trouble get started on their first serious attempt at a novel due to fears of not being perfect. I totally get that, but I've been trying to encourage her to give it a shot. Writing, like many things, improves the most just by doing it.

As always great advice for those of us just starting out. Thanks Marie.

OMG I needed to see/hear this today. Maria is sooo freakin AWESOME!!!!!

Thank you for this, Marie. I'm at the beginning of a life pivot and this topic rings true. I appreciate your work greatly.❤️

I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH MARIE THANK YOU 💜💜💜💜

Thank you so much for this one! Being reminded that everyone has to start at the beginning is very helpful in giving me the courage to go do my first workshop.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this! I came across it in the most perfect moment

Thank You Maria for this insightful video!

Thank you soooo much! this is gold! all your vids are

Muchas gracias MARIE! I loved this video... It’s so humbling and gets to this Perfection Paralysis that I have experienced for too many years.

Thank you Marie! Great advice!

Thank you so much! It's just the reasoning that I needed!

Thanks Marie!! I love your show.

Marie! Thanks for this video! It motivated me to have my first workshop. I was so nervous, but now I'm soooo thrilled I did it! :)

Fantastic story, thanks for putting it out there!

Marie marie marie. I am watching you on repeat! Have a lovely day!

Marie!!!! I JUSt had thE exact same experience. And guess, what YOU ARE FREAKING RIGHT!

I am so stuck in perfection paralysis!! Needed this video. Thanks Marie x

Thank you for this Marie!

Perfect timing thank you needed to hear that today, as I am stuck in PERFECTION as I create the next chapter

Marie, you know me so well! This is very true and very on time!

Oh man this was an incredible episode! I just pushed myself into speaking to three different groups yesterday about starting a new workshop and got the go. I won't lie though it feels scary to start something new when I know it will start small and sucky. Just have to keep reminding myself better that then stucky!! #preach

Thanks for sharing this Marie!

Yep... have been frozen there... even though what I have isn't even sucky its just not perfect. ouch. will never be perfect, I like what you say about always changing and growing and being committed to that! word up

I love your personality and sense of humor! Thank you for such a good story :)

Hey Marie! It's Hey, it's Pam! ;) Thank youuuu so much for this! Your personal story really touched the paralysis I feel at the moment. Your amazing! :)

Thank you Marie! I am at that 'baby stage' now, planning workshops and considering video blogs. I find that I am nearly paralyzed with the fear of appearing like a fraud. However, I know what I know and I have a lot to offer, so I am to taking the necessary baby steps and will use this time for growth. I'll get all of the mistakes and awkwardness out of the way while I'm small and growing. This episode is very encouraging.

Minus lamp workshop - loved it!

This one really hits home.

Great episode. Laughed out loud. Thank you.

New intro! Very fun. Thanks for the encouragement.

OMG....this was so for me!! Thank you soooooo much, you have no idea!!

Great advice! You just have to start and it will get better.

Late to the party, but love the videos! I had hardly anyone in the audience, now we have monthly events in 3 cities! Definitely relate.

Love your advice! Your AWESOME!

You have the bestest videos Marie.

Very well said Marie!

That was exactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you! :D

Thanks I kept going through all your old videos looking for motivation but couldn't put my finger on why I couldn't get myself to write despite having the strong urge to complete my novel. Just do it.

This is beautiful advice!

your words really gave me a push! thank you. you are so funny

OBRIGADA MARIE. Você é incrível. Forever love.

Awesome Video! I really needed this as well. I recently started an online boutique that I am starting small and or a while i thought it was sucky until I thought about the hard work and the progress to come. I offer great prices and things that are in high demand such as bf jeans, the high waist denim with the hole in the thigh area (that sounds funny) but with little to no exposure right now it's kind of hard. I know it'll get better in due time!

Haha "handthong!" Love your sense of humour!

Your awesome Marie! Thank you :)

hahaha...so true!!! thank you Marie!!! love ya!!!

This really helped me - love your outfit

Hey Marie! Thank you for the lovely video....I love what you're saying and it really resonates with me. PS...I LOVE your dress. LOVE IT!!! Care to share a link to purchase? Many thanks!

What an awesome phrase 'perfection paralysis'! I'm a sufferer!!!!

This is absolutely helped

Ummm that was exactly what I needed to hear 😁 PS. Your dress is amazing!

This is so me I just completed a Bachelors Degree at the age of 48 with A GPA of 3.97 and I was disappointed that it was only a 3.97 and not a 4.0. Perfection paralysis !!!!!!!!

Hi Marie, et al - have a great day. I know you will.

Totally what I'm feeling right now! I always had a vision of that killer app and how successful it will be BUT some part of me was feeling hesitant to start due to the fear of failure (perfection paralysis). Guess its time to start coding and just putting it out there. Thanks Marie.

i love this!

Love the new intro!!

Love your new intro and your dress!!

Love it as usual. I have some great content ideas but and putting them off until I have the perfect blog design sorted out or I have more if a following. I'm thinking I probably should just go for it...or should I!?

I like this. I think I've had a number of sucky times with taking photos and I even did one recently, but I'm glad I did do it sucky because even though some parts were sucky, other parts weren't as sucky because I tried and sucked before and learned from it. Yes, that is a grammatical mess, but still.

You're amazing! Such good advice. The story of my life. And it seems as a I look around that a lot of people I know are also stuck in perfectionism. You have a way of figuring out what's really going on with people. (And I see this video even got you a sailor in the comments :))))

Marie, You had me at Douche Chills! HA! I love you girl! Honestly This Video Arrived At the Perfect time for me... Let's get the ball rolling... Shall we?

I love all your outfits!

Great video, you have a new subscriber 👍🏽

Love it! Thank you!💛

@TeamForleo

4 ай бұрын

Always! We're so happy you found us 💖

Great quote :)

I am watching this and I am, indeed, a sailor.