Start poorly
In episode 295, I speak with pastor, author, and goal achieving guru, Justin Grifford. With big goals set for 2024, injuries, sickness and other circumstances meant Justin started the year very poorly. It was this revelation that pointed out the obvious. Almost everything we do in life we start poorly. Flossing, algebra, potty training. Our lives are FULL of poor starts. Yet when it comes to our dreams and goals we often feel we have to do them flawlessly or never miss a day. And if we don’t do it well enough, it’s not worth doing at all. This led him to write 'Start Poorly', an antidote to fear and perfectionism. Justin speaks to your potential, gives you the permission to be terrible, and provides steps to help you complete goals and form habits. This is a powerful conversation, not to be missed.
The Wellness Puzzle Podcast · Justin Grifford, Andrew Jobling
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Show Notes
In this empowering episode of Start Poorly, Andrew Jobling sits down with pastor, author, and goal-setting enthusiast Justin Grifford, to unpack the liberating power of starting imperfectly. Justin’s new book, Start Poorly: Sidestepping Perfection to Reach Your Goals, challenges the myth that you need to have it all together before you begin.
With warmth, honesty, and a touch of humour, Justin shares how embracing failure, messiness, and vulnerability is the secret weapon to achieving big dreams and building sustainable habits. Drawing on his experience as a pastor and mentor, he offers practical tools to move from stuck to started—and from started to finished.
Whether you're overwhelmed by procrastination, paralyzed by perfectionism, or simply afraid to take that first step, this conversation will give you permission to be terrible, so you can eventually become unstoppable.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why perfectionism is often the enemy of progress
- The value of “starting poorly” over not starting at all
- How small, consistent actions lead to big transformations
- Practical strategies for building habits that stick
- How faith, purpose, and messy beginnings can lead to lasting growth
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My website is www.andrewjobling.com.au