Anything worth doing Quote by Arthur Leonard Schawlow
“Anything worth doing is worth doing twice, the first time quick and dirty and the second time the best way you can.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Art of Scientific Writing” by Arthur Leonard Schawlow, 1975
Iterative effort improves quality; first attempts are rough, later ones refine excellence.
In simple terms: Do it twice: quick first, refined second.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rapid prototyping then polish.
Themes
learning
iteration
excellence
process
Mood
practical
motivational
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- software development
- research
- artistic creation
- craftsmanship
Key Concepts
engineering
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to move on than redo?
- How do you balance speed and quality?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints may limit ability to redo work.
