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Ashley B
Ashley B

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Why I Stopped Overpolishing Side Projects

Most small projects die from overthinking, not lack of skill.

I’ve been shipping small creative products lately, including a kawaii coloring series.

What changed wasn’t tools.
It was lowering the bar to publish.

Instead of asking:
"Is this perfect?"

I ask:
"Is this usable and clear?"

That shift alone made me ship more in a month than I used to in six.

Curious how others approach this—do you optimize first or ship first?

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