Better Quote by Mike Flanagan
“I forget who said it, but there's that saying: 'Films are never finished, they're abandoned.' There's always something you think you can improve on, but I don't think you should try. George Lucas started doing it, and didn't stop. You can tinker indefinitely, and it doesn't necessarily make it better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Mike Flanagan, 2023
Creative work often stalls when endless tweaking replaces completion; finishing requires letting go of perfectionism.
In simple terms: Perfectionism can prevent finishing a project.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfection and set a deadline.
Themes
creativity
completion
perfectionism
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- film editing
- software development
- writing
- design projects
Key Concepts
artistic process
decision fatigue
Questions to Reflect On
- When does polishing become harmful?
- How can you know when a work is “good enough”?
A Different Perspective
Over‑refining may degrade the original vision.
