You’re good at your job and you pride yourself in knowing the ideal way to do things. And since you want to raise the bar, you hold others to the same standard. This will surely get you noticed and…

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In high-growth companies, prioritizing completion over perfection can be crucial for career advancement. Perfectionism can hinder output, limit growth opportunities, and create workplace friction. Identifying and addressing perfectionist tendencies can help data scientists and other professionals deliver timely results, make decisions with incomplete data, and move projects forward while maintaining a balance between quality and efficiency.

Done is Better Than Perfect

Symptom #5: Perfectionists give too many details 🔬

I agree with that. Sometimes the desire to create something perfect and beautiful can lead to delays, procrastination, and, all too often, incomplete or late delivery.

Done is better than nothing. 
Perfect is perfect, there’s nothing better.
I have a background to hate this quote, just had to say it… lol.

I’ve done very good at college, then I join this company which I hope can maximize my potential but I’ve been 3 years and I am the one who don’t get promoted yet. then I read “The Design Thinking Playbook” and realize what I’ve done is not so necessary for the company.