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There are plenty of situations where mediocrity is a fine goal. For many projects, it's a step up. Perfect is the enemy of good.
by enomar 18y ago
There are plenty of situations where mediocrity is a fine goal. For many projects, it's a step up. Perfect is the enemy of good.
- apsurd 18y agobut good is the enemy of great. http://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Companies-Leap-Others/dp/0066620996 http://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Companies-Leap-Others/dp/00...
- ojbyrne 18y agoTell that to Circuit City: http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/02/23/from-good-to-great-to-bankruptcy-jim-collins-book-revisited/ http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/02/23/from-good-to-great-...
- tipjoy 18y agomediocrity != good
- billswift 18y ago"Best practices" or "good enough" is fine for non-critical and support services. You should concentrate your efforts and originality on what is important and unique in your situation.