Oliver Burkeman is at the more contemplative, philosophical and forgiving end of the self-help spectrum. No harsh admonitions, self-scarification and guilt-tripping from him. In this piece, he argues that near enough is often more than good enough, and a way of moving on to other things. A very relevant principle for writers trapped in an endless cycle of tweaking, restructuring and re-writes.
“Moving forward at 70% takes more guts, more strength of character, than holding out for 100%, because it entails moving forward amid uncertainty, anxiety, and the disagreeable feeling that comes with putting less-than-perfect work into the world.”
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