Job Done Quote by Victor Cheng
““In this example, being “accurate enough” gets the job done in four weeks, whereas being “precisely accurate” requires six weeks.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Case Interview Secrets, Victor Cheng, 2012
Choosing a sufficient level of accuracy can meet deadlines, while striving for exact precision may delay delivery.
In simple terms: Good enough is often faster than perfect.
Balance speed and precision.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- software testing
- clinical trials
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is “good enough” acceptable?
- What risks does over‑precision pose?
Perfect accuracy can be costly and unnecessary.