Done is better than perfect
When perfectionism prevents completion
What Does “Done is better than perfect” Mean?
Completed work that's good enough delivers value. Perfect work that never ships delivers nothing. Perfectionism is often procrastination in disguise. Ship the work.
What Happens When You Break It
Pursuing perfection leads to never shipping, missed deadlines, lost opportunities, no feedback, paralysis, wasted effort, and zero delivered value.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Prioritizing done enables shipping, feedback, iteration, value delivery, learning, momentum, and actual impact rather than theoretical perfection.