That’s one of my favorite sayings, but it begs an interesting question. What does “perfect” mean?
“Perfect is the enemy of done” should not mean, “publish that amateurish first draft.”
On the other hand, if my kayak is in the middle of a school of fish, the perfect fishing lure is the one I can get in the water right now.
The idea of the saying is that good enough is good enough. But “good enough” only makes sense in light of a purpose or goal.
The right question to ask is not whether something is perfect, but whether it fits the task at hand.
