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Draft Mode to Deadline: Use This Phrase to Push Projects to the Finish Line

In wide-format printing, precision matters. For everything else, momentum wins. Don’t let “perfect” slow you down.

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3 months ago

August 3, 2025

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“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of done.”

WHEN: Use this quote (often attributed to former Meta exec Sheryl Sandberg) when someone’s stuck in analysis paralysis on a non-print task — like writing job descriptions, building a new pricing spreadsheet, or designing the staff schedule template. If it’s holding up everything else, it’s time to call it “good enough.”

WHY: Chasing perfection in behind-the-scenes work burns time and morale. Better to get something workable in play, gather feedback, and improve on the fly than to let great ideas die in draft mode.

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