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Above Board

The art of progress

May 6, 2024
Software developer Jack and designer Paul discuss overcoming analysis paralysis, shifting focus to influencer design work, finding balance in software development, the impact of DNS mistakes, effective decision-making strategies, and embracing incremental progress in development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Starting small tasks builds momentum to overcome analysis paralysis in big projects.
  • Embracing imperfection and prioritizing motion over perfection propels progress in design projects.

Deep dives

Defaulting to Motion in Projects

When faced with complex and less exciting tasks like billing or refactoring, the key is to aim for starting small to build momentum. By initiating with manageable tasks, the dopamine loop begins, propelling work forward. This strategy leads to increased productivity and flow, allowing for the completion of big projects by breaking them down into smaller achievable tasks.

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