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“Anything worth doing does not have to be done perfectly - at first.” quote by Ken Blanchard
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“Anything worth doing does not have to be done perfectly - at first.”

Ken Blanchard

About This Quote

Source Book: The One Minute Manager, 1982

Initial attempts need not be flawless; improvement comes through practice and learning.

In simple terms: You can start imperfectly.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imperfect beginnings.

Themes

growth learning perseverance

Mood

encouraging optimistic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • starting a project
  • learning a new skill
  • creative work

Key Concepts

incremental improvement skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What imperfect start could you take now?
  • How will you iterate?
A Different Perspective

Perfectionism can cause paralysis.

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