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In this solo episode, Matthew Headden gets real about the trap of perfectionism and how it can hold you back in fitness, faith, and life. Drawing from his own experiences and struggles, Matthew breaks down why chasing perfection is a losing game and how focusing on progress is the key to growth. Whether you’re overwhelmed by trying to do it all perfectly or stuck because you feel like your best isn’t good enough, this episode will remind you that perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. Packed with practical wisdom, biblical truth, and a dose of tough love, this is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

Key Takeaways

• Perfectionism will paralyze you—progress will set you free.
• Stop striving to be perfect; instead, strive to be your best.
• Success leaves clues—learn from others who’ve been where you are.
• Overwhelm comes from trying to do it all at once—just take the next step.
• No one achieves perfection; growth comes from embracing your imperfections.
• God made you beautifully and wonderfully, flaws and all.
• Community is crucial for overcoming the burden of doing it alone.

Titles

• Why Progress Always Beats Perfection
• Breaking Free from the Trap of Perfectionism
• How to Move Forward Without Getting Stuck

Sound Bites

• "Success does leave clues."
• "You’re not called to be perfect; you’re called to grow."
• "Perfection isn’t achievable—but progress is always possible."
• "God’s grace fills the gap between who we are and who we’re called to be."

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Matthew Headden

• Instagram: @matthewheadden
• Website: Matthew Headden Coaching
• Podcast Instagram: @theioablueprint

Bonus Resource
👉 Ready to break free from perfectionism? Download my free e-book: Faith and Fitness: What Does God Say?

Final Thought
Perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. Let this episode remind you that your worth isn’t tied to how perfect you are but to the small, intentional steps you take every day toward becoming the person God created you to be.

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