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“Don’t be afraid to discard work you know isn’t up to standard. Don’t save junk, just because it took you a long time to write it.” quote by David Eddings
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“Don’t be afraid to discard work you know isn’t up to standard. Don’t save junk, just because it took you a long time to write it.”

David Eddings

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Discard substandard work; avoid preserving junk merely due to effort invested.

In simple terms: Throw away low‑quality work regardless of time spent.

Key Takeaway

Delete or revise work that doesn’t meet standards.

Themes

productivity creativity quality self‑discipline

Mood

pragmatic encouraging

Type

creative motivational

When to use this quote

  • draft revisions
  • project management
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

writing process perfectionism efficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria define “up to standard” for you?
  • How can you prevent future junk creation?
A Different Perspective

Fear of loss can make letting go difficult.

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