Nothing would be done at all, if a man waited till he could do it so well, that no one could find fault with it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not delay action waiting for perfect conditions or flawless execution.
- In plain terms
- Start tasks before you feel fully ready or perfect.
- What can you take from it?
- Action beats waiting for flawlessness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is good enough?
Another view
Quality matters in high-stakes fields.
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