“Pursuing perfection is a waste of time in an imperfect world”
Agree
- Good enough gets things done
- Perfectionism causes paralysis and anxiety
- Diminishing returns aren't worth the cost
- Imperfection makes things human and relatable
- Time spent perfecting could start something new
Disagree
- Excellence requires high standards
- Craftsmanship matters for its own sake
- Pushing limits drives human progress
- Quality compounds over time
- Pride in work requires caring deeply
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