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Anxiety Quote by Bill Reid

“I have a sort of waking nightmare: to get this thing just about completed, and the last day to discover one little part that doesn't quite fit with the adjacent part.” quote by Bill Reid
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“I have a sort of waking nightmare: to get this thing just about completed, and the last day to discover one little part that doesn't quite fit with the adjacent part.”

Bill Reid

About This Quote

The speaker experiences a nightmare of nearly finishing a project, only to discover a small mismatch that disrupts the whole, highlighting the fragility of completion.

In simple terms: Small errors can ruin a near‑finished project.

Key Takeaway

Check details before finalizing.

Themes

perfectionism project management detail orientation

Mood

anxious focused

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • construction
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

risk management quality control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure final checks?
  • When is “good enough”?
A Different Perspective

May cause over‑cautiousness.

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