511: Good Enough vs. Perfectionism: Productivity, Delegation, Milestones, Book Publishing, Content Marketing and More with Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers under J.F. Penn. She also writes inspirational non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning creative entrepreneur and international professional speaker. Her site is regularly voted one of the top 10 sites for writers and self-publishers. Joanna is here to get that "finishing" energy, be more authentic, and finish what we start. Joanna is a self-published author who's always cranking out content, and she's discovered quite a bit when it comes to research, self-motivation, running a team, and so much more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDI7m4sSFP8 Quotes:                                                                                                                                    “The only way to get better at writing or anything we do is by practicing. If you think you're going to be terrible on Instagram, take a picture, stick it on Instagram, and get started.” – Joanna Penn “What I found is that if you spend forever on one thing, you actually need to get past that first thing in order to open the creative pipe.” – Joanna Penn “The more authentic you are, and the more you actually share that things happen in your life, the more you resonate with people.” – Joanna Penn Takeaways: 00:04:00 Perfectionism often masks deeper fears of failure and judgment in creative work. 00:07:18 Starting where you are and sharing authentic experiences is crucial for connecting with an audience. 00:13:29 Scheduling dedicated time for creation and marketing is essential for long-term success. 00:21:28 Consistent, small daily efforts compound into significant creative output over time. 00:25:09 Writing a book is a transformative personal experience that goes beyond mere business strategy. Resources The Creative Penn: Write, Publish, and Market Your Book (Official Site) The Creative Penn (Podcast) Joanna Penn (Twitter)