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The Magic of Imperfection uses stories from real people to show that embracing imperfection helps people make more progress, take smarter risks, and actually enjoy their work without overthinking. How much research did you undertake for this book, and how much time did it take to put it all together?
The Magic of Imperfection is a summary of my work philosophy and approach I’ve honed over three decades – it didn’t require outside research – as my work has been the driver for the book. The act of writing the book was fairly quick, given it was information I’ve used for years – from start to finish it, was a 6-month project.
What is the 3/4 baked philosophy, and how does it help improve people’s quality of work?
The idea is that people hold onto their work too long, and many great ideas don’t get out in the world as a result. The 3/4 baked philosophy asks people to find a sweet spot to share and get feedback from others, precisely when the work isn’t yet perfect – but has enough form and clarity that your intentions are clear – not half baked – and not fully baked…. But 3/4 baked.
Over time, when we are willing to share and accept feedback (good or bad) sooner and more rapidly, we develop tools and an inner compass that makes our work stronger over time. We learn the most from failure – and a willingness to test ideas as widely as possible.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from The Magic of Imperfection?
Stop trying to be perfect with what you do – and magically – by using the 3/4 baked approaches in the book – your work will get more perfect over time…. But with less effort, stress, and drama – giving you more time to spend on things you love and people you care for – or just getting a lot more shit done!
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Break free from perfectionism and finish your creative projects. This unconventional guide shows you how to overcome creative blocks and finally complete your work through strategic imperfection.
The world is full of creative people. So why do some get their ideas out in the world while others don’t? Why are some incredibly prolific while others struggle with deadlines or can’t complete projects? In this book, Jason F. McLennan-a master in “getting stuff done”-shares secrets to boosting productivity, innovation, and personal success. By adopting his “¾ baked” philosophy and the key lessons that surround it, readers will be able to dramatically increase their output while also keeping their creative juices flowing.
McLennan’s recipe for creative success includes the following ideas:
• Look forward to failure
• Discover the power of feedback
• Learn to become a “trim tab”
• Harness the power of momentum to drive creativity
We’ve all heard the phrase “the perfect is the enemy of the good.” Perfection is often what holds so many people back. Trying to reach it means that nothing much can get completed, and inspiration itself is often blocked as people either procrastinate or endlessly self-edit. By chasing perfection, it remains elusively further away.
The world is full of half-baked ideas-but almost no perfect ones. With The Magic of Imperfection, readers will learn how to seriously amp up what they do, how fast they do it, and simultaneously how well it gets done.
Prioritizing Your Own Well-Being
Quiet Quit & Fully Live: Take Back Your Time, Energy, and Life Through Ethical Disengagement is a Self-Help book that advocates a realistic philosophy of work-life balance that is beneficial to employees and businesses. What is a common misconception you feel people have about the concept of Quiet Quitting?
The most widespread misconception seems to be that quiet quitting is unethical, or that it equates to slacking. And I get it—I had these same ideas initially. However, I quickly learned that quiet quitting is quite the opposite. Prioritizing your own well-being can make you a better worker who is more valuable to your employer.
How much research did you undertake for this book, and how much time did it take to put it all together?
I started jotting down initial ideas for this book a couple of years ago, but the process moved quickly once I actually sat down and started writing. A lot of the research was tied to topics I’d already been exploring personally, but I also actively searched for opposing viewpoints to challenge my perceptions.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
It was important for me to share the right way to go about quiet quitting—the way that involves improving your own life and the lives of those around you.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Quiet Quit & Fully Live?
I hope readers come away with the ability to set and enforce boundaries that help them to live more balanced lives. This skill can be applied for anyone—not only for those who quiet quit.
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Picture this: an office that never sleeps, where the glow of computer screens outlasts the setting sun, and where family dinners become distant memories. This was my battleground. As I trudged through my sixth year of static titles and stagnant growth, the birth of my son refracted my life’s priorities through a kaleidoscopic lens of urgency.
The impact? A realization that the extra mile I’d been running was a loop leading nowhere, and it was time to step off the track. What followed was a reclaiming of time and dignity, sparking a transformation that would ripple through both my personal and professional worlds.
As we embark on this journey together, we will explore:
The devastating effects of long-term stress on the brain
The power of setting internal boundaries
The art of saying “no” without guilt
The transformative impact of prioritizing your personal life over work
I invite you to challenge the status quo, embrace ethical disengagement as a means of self-preservation and empowerment, and ultimately, quiet quit in order to fully live.
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