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What does it mean?
Seeking perfection can prevent achieving a good outcome.
In plain terms
Trying to make something perfect often ruins what was already good.
What can you take from it?
Done is better than perfect.

Where it applies

  • project management
  • creative work
  • business strategy

Putting it to work

  • setting realistic goals
  • avoiding procrastination
  • iterating quickly

Questions to consider

  • When is perfect actually necessary?
  • How do you define good enough?

Another view

Some fields like safety engineering require near perfection.

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