Every artist is torn between two philosophies – one of perfect or one of speed to market/feedback/contribution/etc.
The remarkable artists, though, are the ones that seek out the optimal blend of near-perfect and near-fastest.
Consider the concept of counting viable and dead yeast cells.
To explain, a sample of yeast is collected, diluted to proper cell density and then filled in a hemocytometer and observed through a microscope. Peering through the microscope, you’ll see 5 x 5 grid and within each square is a 4 x 4 grid. The perfectionist will say to count the cells in every square. The speedster will say count the cells in one square and move on. Both scenarios will either hinder or hurt the result or impact that can be made. So the optimally agreed-upon method is to count the squares in the four corners and the center, run some basic math that assumes that collective count is the same and keep the work moving forward.
It’s not the fastest way forward. It’s not the perfect way forward. It is, however, the most efficient way.
And efficient artists are the ones that build the most stable following the quickest; the ones that create meaningful change with minimal disruption; the ones that can bring something remarkable to market the fastest.
Stay Positive & Seek The Balance
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