Sometimes, "Good Enough" Is the Key to Greatness
By accepting that some things can be mediocre in the short term, you free up bandwidth to excel where it truly counts.
Sometimes, "Good Enough" Is the Key to Greatness
Lesson: The Trap of Perfection
When I left my role as a tech executive to launch my own startup, I was convinced everything had to be perfect—website, marketing plan, office setup, you name it. Weeks turned into months, and despite my efforts, I wasn’t making real progress. I was stuck fine-tuning details that had little impact on my core goals. Turns out, my obsession with excellence in every tiny detail was paralyzing me.
Insight: Embrace Mediocrity Strategically
- Prioritize What’s Critical: Identify the handful of functions that truly need to shine, and let other aspects be “good enough” for now.
- Keep It Simple: Opt for simpler, more efficient solutions early on to save resources and time.
- Progress Over Perfection: Launch with a workable product or service and refine it using real-world feedback, rather than endless internal tweaking.
By accepting that some things can be mediocre in the short term, you free up bandwidth to excel where it truly counts. This isn’t about low standards; it’s about using your resources wisely so you can move forward, gather feedback, and iterate for genuine growth.
Action Item: Do a Quick “Mediocrity” Audit
- List Your Projects: Jot down the main tasks you’re juggling.
- Mark the Mission-Critical Areas: Identify the few where quality absolutely matters to your business success.
- Embrace “Good Enough” Elsewhere: Give yourself permission to launch or execute at 80%, and refine later based on real data.
Ready to shift gears and make real progress?
I’d love to chat about practical ways to balance quality with speed—especially for fellow tech executives turned entrepreneurs. Reach out and let’s strategize your next step forward.
