Book Quote by Jarod Kintz
““This book has nothing to do with cats. Or mice. Or self-motivation. This book is 100% 50% finished. But don’t worry, I finished the good half. But don’t be mistaken—the good half isn’t good at all. In fact, it’s remarkably terrible. It’s only good in relation to the half I didn’t get around to writing. After all, the worst writing is the writing that couldn’t be bothered to be written down.””
About This Quote
Source Twitter thread: Book writing humor, 2020
The unfinished book is half “good” but actually terrible; the worst writing is that which was never completed.
In simple terms: Unfinished work feels better than terrible finished work.
Key Takeaway
Finish projects, even imperfectly.
Themes
creativity
perfectionism
humor
Mood
witty
self‑deprecating
Type
humorous
philosophical
When to use this quote
- author block
- drafting
- publishing
Key Concepts
writing
self‑critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why fear finishing something imperfect?
- How does humor help confront creative anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stall progress.
