Tip 37

Perfection Is the Enemy of Being Finished

Aim for purposeful and usable work, then improve it with reflection instead of rebuilding everything toward perfection.

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Define ready enough before you begin: aligned objective, clear directions, useful task, and a check for understanding. Stop when those conditions are met.

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What would a strong, usable version look like if it did not have to be perfect?

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