Keep going FitPro! Stop waiting for perfection!
- drsuzbaxter
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: May 8

Perfection Can Wait — Just Start
This post is a bit different. If you hate motivational posts, now’s your cue to roll your eyes. But stay with me — this one’s for the ones on the edge of giving up.
I still remember when I first dreamt of running my own fitness business. I had this bold, almost stubborn vision — to create a space where people could move, connect, and feel safe. I wanted to do it my way. Big. Impactful. A little rebellious. That dream kept me going through university, through my group fitness training, through long nights juggling study and teaching.
And years later, I’m still here. Not because everything went to plan. But because I didn’t stop.
Not Every Day Is Good — But the Good Days Are Worth It
I've built multiple fitness businesses. I've hired teams. I've helped people reshape not just their bodies, but their lives. There’ve been brutal days — days I thought I was done. But somehow, the momentum kept me in the game.
And here’s what I’ve realised:Your biggest breakthroughs are often disguised as chaos.
It’s a theme in The Alchemist (read it if you haven’t): just before the treasure, the tests get harder. The universe isn’t punishing you — it’s preparing you.
Perfectionism Is Just Procrastination in a Fancy Coat
One of the biggest traps I see? Waiting for it to be perfect.Waiting until:
Your hair looks right
The sun’s out
You’re sponsored by your favourite brand
The studio magically appears
You “feel ready”
Meanwhile, someone out there needs what only you can offer — and you're withholding it because your top didn’t match your brand palette today?
Stop waiting.
Real Progress Looks Messy at First
You don’t need a full client book or a custom studio to start. You need:
A heart-led reason to show up
A willingness to learn
A Cert III or IV (or the courage to go get it)
A tolerance for being a beginner in public
That's it.
Every mistake you make starting today puts you years ahead of the person still stuck on version 37 of their logo.
Teach, Share, Repeat
The more you share what you know, the more you’ll get back. It’s the Rule of Reciprocity. Don’t worry about being copied — those who copy you aren’t leading anyway. They’re just watching.
So keep selling. Keep refining. Keep showing up with your own flavour and focus. No one can replicate your lived experience.
You’re Allowed to Ask for Help
You don’t need to do this alone. If you need tools, courses, or a plan — I’ve built those. If you need a pep talk — book a call. Whatever you do, just don’t let your talent stay stuck behind your fear of getting it wrong.
You’re here for a reason.
Let’s make something real out of it.
Want help shortcutting the learning curve? Check out our courses or reach out for a quick call. Let’s build the version of your business that’s been living in your notes app for years.



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