Much has been made of the slow, steady approach, and much has been made of the impassioned sprint. From what I’ve seen, both are essential. If there’s any confusion or ambiguity concerning which to use, the astute problem-solver will consult that age-old compass which simplifies so much of life into a readily apparent course:
Effectiveness.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
The most sage advice I have received: “Something not worth doing is not worth doing well.”
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I think Bukowski said something similar. Ilike the sentiment, and I think it does apply to long-term goals, but I think in the mid and short-term, it has to be applied with context in mind. Perfect is often the enemy of good and all that, and sometimes, time makes it so that one has to do a bunch of 80% solutions to get the job done at all.
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I agree. The components of something worth doing may seem trivial and unpleasant. But once the recipe is laid out, one can see what must be done to accomplish success.
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Time is the resource one cannot replenish, so this advice is really about conserving and directing one’s time.
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Strategy, yes! I think perfectionists tend to misinterpret this one, though. As I have perfectionist tendencies, I’ve often sabotaged myself with a misunderstanding of it, anyway.
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Wisdom!
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Thank You! 🙂
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Welcome..🐸
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Welcome!
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