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“If someone is not happy with one thing we either tweak it until they're happy with it. We all know where that line is, where you have to be three hands up.” quote by Brandon Thomas
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“If someone is not happy with one thing we either tweak it until they're happy with it. We all know where that line is, where you have to be three hands up.”

Brandon Thomas

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Source Interview: Podcast episode on creative processes, 2022

He suggests continuously adjusting a problematic element until satisfaction is reached, recognizing a clear limit where effort must stop.

In simple terms: Keep tweaking until you hit the point of diminishing returns.

Key Takeaway

Persist, but know when to stop.

Themes

perseverance adjustment boundaries

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice process

When to use this quote

  • product design
  • software development
  • team management

Key Concepts

creative process satisfaction limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is enough enough?
  • How do you identify the line of diminishing returns?
A Different Perspective

Over‑adjustment can waste resources and cause burnout.

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