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80% Is Okay: The Case Against Perfectionism

80% Is Okay: The Case Against PerfectionismKatie Harvey
Published on: 29/04/2026

Why perfectionism is a control mechanism, not a strength. The 80% rule and three shifts to ship work instead of burning out.

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