I’m a huge fan of finding the optimal balance of time, effort, and finesse to accomplish something. Nothing in this life is infinite; everything has limitations and constraints to work within. So getting to the bottom line as quickly as possible seems to be a solid way to get more things done, and actually ship the work you want to share (instead of overthinking).

But, once you’ve proven that your minimum-effort plan is working — maybe in launching a simple product, sharing a few project assets, or building a refreshed portfolio — I think it’s worthwhile to go back and add more finesse. Obviously, if it’s not working, you’ve saved yourself tons of time in not polishing up-front… but if it is working, spend that extra time making something good into something great!

Sometimes, making the old thing 2% better is more beneficial than striving to share new things that eat up your effort. Focus on what works.