The most dangerous enemy often isn’t “out there” it’s the voice inside that doubts, shames, and sabotages you.

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Podcast Transcript May 1, 2026— Antarctic whales by the hundreds, the UK’s generational smoking ban, and more positive news this week

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Look straight at the perfectionism

Ask yourself what perfect looks like. What are the specific elements? What’s on the checklist?

Procrustes will never have an answer to this question, but always a response along the lines of “I’ll know it when I see it.” That’s not good enough. He has no idea what perfection means! He’s exposed. He cannot meet his own standards. He’s in his bed. You know what to do. Grab your creative tools and get to work.

I’ve long agreed with the sentiment that “I’ll know it when I see it” is bullshit. I’ve long thought that was because if one doesn’t know “what it should look like” then one doesn’t actually understand whatever it is we’re talking about judging. My thinking was focused on identifying whether or not I (or whomever) was capable of judging.

But this insight from Blake got me thinking about a more fundamental layer of judgement: If I (or whomever) is not capable of judging (as evidenced by espoused sheep dip like “I’ll know it when I see it”) then I shouldn’t even be involved in the judging. Which is also a powerful way to banish my own internal critic.

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The “intimate enemy” is the voice in your head that sounds like you but speaks from fear, shame, and old wounds.

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Acclaimed leadership expert shares a simple hack that turns self-doubt into a huge asset

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/acclaimed-leadership-expert-shares-simple-hack-that-turns-self-doubt-into-a-huge-asset

#FabuFriday… Whose side are you on, The Inner Meanie or your own?

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Read On:
https://zpond.substack.com/p/feb-10the-inner-meanie-mistaking?r=6vsm4d

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Changing the Inner Voice’s Tone with Self-Compassion
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https://zpond.substack.com/p/feb-10the-inner-meanie-mistaking

I named my inner critic "The Beast." 👹
When he starts listing my flaws, I just say,
"Okay Beast, thanks for sharing," and move on.
It’s hard to take the insults seriously when the voice has a silly name.
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Daily mindset inspiration for #BipolarLife: https://open.substack.com/pub/speakingbipolar/p/identifying-the-inner-critic?r=y4fp9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true