Fifth Floor by Athina Neocleous
Fifth Floor by Athina Neocleous is a 5 to 10 minute micro-podcast that offers a safe space for anyone exploring art, photography, and the creative process. Every Wednesday, Athina shares thoughtful reflections, creative trivia, short stories, and occasional conversations with other creatives, all designed to spark curiosity and keep your creative energy flowing. Whether you're an artist, a photographer, or simply drawn to creativity, Fifth Floor is your midweek pause to reconnect, reflect, and stay inspired.
Website and Newsletter: fifthfloor.me
Instagram: @athinaneocleous
Email: athinaneophoto@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifthfloorme
Fifth Floor by Athina Neocleous
The One About Perfection And Creativity.
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In this episode of the Fifth Floor by Athina Neocleous, I explore the tension between perfection and creativity and why “done” is often better than “good.” I talk about how perfectionism can disguise itself as care but often becomes fear that keeps us from finishing, sharing, and growing. I share a simple framework for working with perfectionism rather than against it, focusing on small steps, reflection, and letting go of the need for flawless outcomes. I also open up about my own experience with perfection and how this very podcast became a reminder that progress, not perfection, is what builds mastery, confidence, and joy, an invitation to release the pressure to be perfect, trust the process, and keep creating.
Thank you for being here! See you on the next one!
In the meantime you can find me here:
Website and Newsletter: fifthfloor.me
Instagram: @athinaneocleous
Email: athinaneophoto@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifthfloorme