246. Perfect is the Enemy of Done

October 12, 2026

Dr. Andrew Fix planned to work out in the afternoon. By 7:40 p.m., he was still in his garage, squeezing in whatever exercise he had time for. His point is, a short workout beats skipping one because the day didn’t go as planned.

Perfectionism can make simple goals harder than they need to be. When the plan changes or the timing falls apart, it becomes easy to do nothing. Dr. Andrew Fix shares why done is better than perfect and how a more flexible mindset can help you stay consistent.

If you’re wondering how to stop procrastinating, start by lowering the bar enough to take action. A short workout still counts. A small step still moves you forward.

Andrew also shares one easy health habit: walking after meals. It can support blood sugar regulation and digestion while giving you a chance to step away from screens and connect with the people around you.

Your workout doesn’t need to happen at the perfect time or last as long as you planned. Do what you have time for, and move on with your day.

Quotes

“But this is what we’ve got. It’s better for me to get this in than to get nothing in.” (07:41 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“If I let just needing and wanting the perfect scenario to happen today, then I’m gonna wind up with nothing because that’s just not gonna be what happens today.” (07:47 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“I’m gonna pick these things up and just get something in and get it done and get it accomplished and not stress out over the fact that it’s not perfect.” (07:58 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Just start doing something. You don’t have to have all the details figured out. Everything doesn’t have to be perfect.” (08:20 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Get it done. Don’t worry about it being perfect.” (09:22 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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