How to balance perfectionism with pragmatism?

Perfectionism whispers, "Not yet. It's not ready." Pragmatism asks, "Is it good enough to move forward?"

Waiting for perfect means waiting forever. Releasing too soon means compromising impact. The magic is in the balance.

Voltaire warned us centuries ago: “Perfect is the enemy of good.” The truth? The pursuit of perfection is often just fear in disguise.

Fear of judgement. Fear of failure. Fear of producing something that could be better.

Great work happens when you:

✔️ Define what matters most (and let go of what doesn’t).

✔️ Produce at 90%, then refine based on feedback.

✔️ Prioritise momentum over mastery—because iteration beats hesitation.

Perfect doesn’t change the world. Progress does.