At some point, I get a weird feeling, and that's when I…
“At some point, I get a weird feeling, and that's when I know it's done. I probably ruin a lot of really perfectly fine things. So part of working on paper, and trying to work really fast, is to see if I can expand the area of not being driven by taste. Not saying, "This looks good, I'll stop."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote describes an instinctive moment of recognizing completion, even when the result is imperfect, and the desire to work quickly to avoid over‑refinement.
In simple terms: A gut feeling tells when something is finished, even if it’s not perfect.
Trust instinct, allow imperfection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- painting
- design
- writing
- software development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance speed with quality?
- When should you trust your gut over analysis?
Rushing can lead to missed details or superficial quality.