We entrepreneurs are a unique beed - we're driven, passionate, and hard-working, which often also leads us to be workaholics and perfectionists. Sounding familiar? Don't get me wrong, being a perfectionist has its advantages, but with it come a lot of inhibitions that ultimately end up holding us back. You let your fear of failure stop you from taking risks. Nothing is ever good enough, no matter how much you accomplish. You're constantly sweating the small stuff, and you somehow let one little mistake becomes a big comment on your own worth.

Give yourself a break! You are human! High expectations are good - afterall, your business should be shooting for the stars. But to deny or hide your flaws, to condemn your mistakes instead of learning from them - these are the things that will keep you from truly understanding and growing your business, and yourself.

In a blog post this week, "The Cure for Perfectionism", Eva Rykr suggests that instead of expecting perfection, aim for progress. The little steps will always get you closer to your goal, and ultimately leave you feeling more satisfied. I encourage you to try it!