Don't get it right, just get it written.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writing consistently is more important than perfection initially.
- In plain terms
- Finish your draft instead of worrying about it being right.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize output over perfection in early drafts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is finishing better than perfect?
- When to edit?
Another view
Some work needs accuracy first.
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