The Perfectionist: The 80% Test

Before you start your next deliverable, write down what 80% looks like.

Not 80% effort. 80% polish. Complete and correct, not flawless.

Then ship that version. No final pass.

The work will survive. The question is whether you can.

If what comes up is about quality — examine it. If what comes up is about what people will think of you — that’s the real conversation.

What are you protecting?

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