Protect your mornings
The first ninety minutes of the day decide the rest of it. Aisha on the three things that belong in that window and the two that never do.
Done beats perfect
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Done beats perfect
The draft you finish teaches you more than the masterpiece you plan.
- Set a timer, not a standard
- Ship to one person first
- Fix the thing people actually noticed
Practice: finish one thing today at 80 percent and send it.
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Done beats perfect
Perfectionism is procrastination in a nicer outfit. A short episode on shipping the rough version and letting the second draft do the polishing.
Done beats perfect
The draft you finish teaches you more than the masterpiece you plan.
- Set a timer, not a standard
- Ship to one person first
- Fix the thing people actually noticed
Practice: finish one thing today at 80 percent and send it.
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