Excellence Quote by Damon Zahariades
““A perfectionist will work on a task or project until he or she feels it is perfect. The downside of doing so is wasted time. When “good enough” will suffice, perfection is an unnecessary luxury, and oftentimes a costly one.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Productivity Hacks, 2015
Perfectionism drives endless refinement, wasting time; accepting “good enough” saves resources.
In simple terms: Perfectionism can be costly; settle for good enough.
Key Takeaway
Balance quality with efficiency.
Themes
perfectionism
time management
efficiency
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project work
- creative tasks
- software development
- home improvement
Key Concepts
diminishing returns
resource allocation
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- When is perfection necessary?
- How do you decide “good enough”?
A Different Perspective
Some contexts demand high precision despite cost.
