Have no fear of perfection. You will never reach it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Perfection is unattainable, so fearing it is unnecessary.
- In plain terms
- Do not worry about being perfect since you cannot achieve it.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept imperfection as part of the creative process.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you afraid of getting wrong?
- Is perfect enough?
Another view
Striving for perfection can sometimes drive high-quality results.
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