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3 Lessons From Writing Atomic Essays: Why Good Beats Perfect
You are a writer only when someone reads your words.
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3 months ago, I was the perfect procrastinator.
I was waiting for the perfect idea to land in my mind. Like a key that aligns all cylinders, I stood wondering how I could change the world If only I had the money.
After 70 days of writing, I learned that perfection is the enemy of achievement.
Here are 3 lessons I learned:
#1 — Perfectionism blocks learning
“The person who fails the most, wins.”
Seth Godin
People with the big idea bet the whole budget.
What happens if the big idea is nothing special? That 5,000 words essay where you spent the night? That book you wrote and no one outside your family read? Learning to fail small is the way to success.
Success is achieved with a small bet. The market builds outstanding products.
