The Executive's Transformation
Catherine, CEO, spent hours perfecting every presentation. Results: - Constant stress - Missed deadlines - Team frustration - Burnout approaching
Switched to "good enough" standard: - 80% quality in 20% time - More presentations delivered - Team morale improved - Performance reviews stellar
"My 80% was better than most people's 100%, and I could actually deliver it."
The Parent's Liberation
Michael agonized over every parenting decision. New approach: - Good enough meals (fed is best) - Good enough activities (present beats perfect) - Good enough discipline (consistent beats optimal)
Results: - More energy for actual parenting - Kids happier with relaxed parent - Marriage improved - Personal interests resumed
The Entrepreneur's Acceleration
Starting her business, Amy optimized everything: - Spent months on perfect logo - Researched ideal platform forever - Crafted flawless business plan - Never actually launched
Embraced good enough: - Basic logo in one day - Simple website in one week - Minimal viable product launched - Iterating based on real feedback
Business profitable within six months.