Workaholics don't actually accomplish more than nonworkaholics. They may claim to be perfectionists, but that just mean they're wasting time fixating on inconsequential details instead of moving on to the next task.
David Heinemeier HanssonOne pattern to help yourself fight the mad dash for the mirage of being done is to think of a good dayโs work. Look at the progress of the day towards the end and ask yourself: 'Have I done a good dayโs work?'
David Heinemeier HanssonBefore you know it, you're half-way done with your idea and you've accidentally learned how to do it too. In short, you start with little bit of something real and make it tick. Then you make it tock.
David Heinemeier Hansson