Getting Started and Letting Go Of Perfection
This pep talk is for anyone who’s been putting off a project, waiting for the perfect time, setup, or mindset. I share my own messy journey to finally launching this podcast and talk about why perfectionism holds us back. I offer some real encouragement to start your thing even if it’s not perfect (especially if it’s not perfect).
Chapters:
00:00 Overcoming Procrastination and Perfectionism
06:02 The Journey of Starting a Podcast
13:56 Embracing Messy Beginnings
18:03 Taking Baby Steps to Start Your Project
I’m Cat Burton, a games industry veteran of 17 years, studio founder and leadership coach. This is The Goth Boss Podcast where I dive into the real challenges of making games and running studios.
From burnout and imposter syndrome to scaling teams and finding funding, I share honest stories, practical strategies and conversations with inspiring people across the games and creative industries.
Whether you’re leading a studio, building your first project or figuring out your next move in games, my goal is to help you thrive and ship your games without burning out.
If you have any questions or comments for a future episode, send me a message.
