Best effort Quote by Margaret Mahy
“If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing twice.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Magic Bedknob, 1971
If a task is valuable, it deserves to be done thoroughly, even repeating it to ensure quality and mastery.
In simple terms: Worthwhile work should be done well, possibly twice.
Key Takeaway
Do valuable work with care and repeat if needed.
Themes
quality
effort
mastery
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- craftsmanship
- teaching
- project management
Key Concepts
work ethic
learning theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks merit a second effort?
- How do you balance effort and efficiency?
A Different Perspective
Repeating can waste resources if not needed.
