Why Perfectionism Is Keeping Your English Stuck

Have you ever told yourself…

“I’ll start speaking when my vocabulary is better.”
 “I’ll join the speaking sessions when I feel more confident.”
 “I’ll prepare properly for the Cambridge Advanced exam when work is less busy.”

It sounds sensible. Responsible, even.

But what if that voice telling you to wait… is actually the thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I talk about a pattern I see all the time with intelligent, hardworking students preparing for the Cambridge Advanced exam: perfectionism.

We explore why waiting until everything feels “ready” can actually slow down your progress, and the psychology behind what experts call analysis paralysis. I’ll explain how fear of making mistakes can trick your brain into choosing safe preparation instead of real progress.

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