The Work of Shipping: Embracing Imperfection

We often find ourselves hiding behind excuses, blaming the system or culture when we ship average work. It's easy to fall into this trap. However, the same applies when we hold back on shipping because we believe it's not perfect.

• The culture can be blamed for not being perfect.
• We can blame the system for not supporting our work.

The Work of Shipping: Breaking Free from the Hiding

The fear of imperfection becomes a comfortable hiding place. It provides an excuse to avoid taking risks. However, this hiding prevents us from seeing the value in the work we do.

• We hide behind the need for perfection.
• We hide behind the need to be perfect.

The Work of Shipping: Establishing a Standard for Good Enough

Instead of hiding, we need to establish a standard for what's good enough. This standard becomes a guide for our work. This standard is defined by us, not by the system or culture. The standard is the line between good enough and junk. It should not be our "perfect" but a standard of "good enough."

• We must define the standard for our work.
• We need to define the standard of our work.

The Work of Shipping: Shipping Good Enough Work

Shipping work that's good enough is crucial. It is the key to moving forward. It is the key to progress. It is the key to seeing the value in our work.

• Good enough work is valuable work.
• Good enough work is work that can be shipped.

The Work of Shipping: The Value of Shipping

The value of shipping work is not about perfection. It's about progress. It's about getting feedback. It's about learning. It's about making a difference. By shipping, we make our work count. It exists. It's seen. It's used. It has value. It's no longer hiding.

• Shipping work allows us to learn and grow.
• Shipping work allows us to make a difference.

The Work of Shipping: The Cost of Not Shipping

The cost of not shipping is high. It is a missed opportunity. It's a lost chance to learn. It's a missed chance to make a difference. It's a missed chance to get feedback. It's a missed chance to make progress. It's a missed chance to see the value in our work.

• Not shipping is not a solution.
• Not shipping is not the answer.

The Work of Shipping: The Power of Shipping

Shipping work gives us the power to make a difference. It allows us to share our work with the world. It allows us to make an impact. It allows us to see the value in our work. It allows us to learn and grow. It allows us to make a difference. It allows us to create.

• Shipping gives us power.
• Shipping gives us the opportunity to make a difference.