Done is better than perfect

Ever visualized the perfect investment that would just make all your dreams come true? It would be easy, it would function smoothly and it would not require constant monitoring. Well I am sorry to burst your bubble but it doesn't work like that. However, that is how most people start trying to build their investment process. They want the perfect deal, the best returns, and for it to be all easy.

Let me tell you a story about Mike. About a decade ago he had a dream. He dreamt of a system that would make his life easier, his work more efficient, and his income higher. He was a software developer, working in his home office just like he had been for the last 15 years. The days seemed to blend together, the rhythm of typing on the keyboard was his only constant.

He had made a good living for himself and his family, but the 24/7 grind was taking its toll. He was constantly looking for ways to create the perfect system, an automation tool that would cut his work hours while maintaining or even boosting his income. But the perfect system eluded him. It seemed an impossible task, like trying to draw a perfect circle freehand.

One Tuesday, he was in his home office, staring at his screen full of code lines, feeling the familiar exhaustion creep in. His cup of coffee, which had always been his lifeline, didn't taste quite as sweet. The sight of the unfinished, "perfect" system he was struggling to create brought more frustration than motivation. He was stuck in his pursuit of perfection, and he felt more worn out than ever.

Just then, his phone buzzed. An Apple update notification. It hit him, not for the first time, how many updates his iPhone had had since he first bought it. He remembered that first version - not perfect, but it worked. It was functional, and over time, through iteration, it had become closer to perfect.

That's when Mike decided to change his approach. He took a step back, focusing on finishing the system rather than perfecting it, embracing what he called the "Courageous Start" solution. He completed his automation tool with all its lumps and bumps. It wasn't glamorous, but it worked. And more importantly, it started to save him time and generate additional income.

As he observed the system in action, he was able to identify what worked and what didn't. He adopted the "Progress Prime" solution, prioritizing improvements rather than chasing the ghost of perfection. Over time, his system evolved, becoming more efficient and robust, mirroring the evolution he had observed in his iPhone.

This new perspective was liberating. His "Agile Adjust" solution allowed him to continuously refine the system based on real-life experience and feedback, just as Apple did with each new update.

He finally understood the power of a system, even an imperfect one. Leveraging his "Systematic Sustain" solution, he found himself with more free time and a growing passive income. The system had started to make tangible improvements in his lifestyle, and he had never felt better.

The sweet aroma of success replaced the staleness of his coffee. His story embodies the 'Apple' approach - iterative improvements and lifestyle enhancement. Done was indeed better than perfect. Mike's story is a testament to the transformations that an imperfect yet functioning system can bring to your lifestyle. Seize the power of progress and remember, it's the 'Apple' way.

To sum it all up:

Embrace Imperfection - The Courageous Start Solution: Like a lumpy circle, an initial, imperfect income system might not look glamorous, but it serves a purpose. The Courageous Start solution encourages launching an imperfect system - just as Apple launched their first iPhone. It's about gathering the courage to start, even when things aren't perfect.

Value Progress over Perfection - The Progress Prime Solution: The Progress Prime solution values a complete system that is being improved upon over an incomplete, albeit perfect, system. Consider iOS updates; each one brings progress, making the iPhone increasingly efficient over time. Your income system, too, can evolve this way.

Refine As You Go - The Agile Adjust Solution: Just as Apple refines its iOS with each new update, adopt the Agile Adjust solution. This approach is about iterating your income system based on real-world feedback. It's not about getting it perfect the first time but constantly adjusting and refining.

Leverage the Power of Systems - The Systematic Sustain Solution: The Systematic Sustain solution underscores the impact a complete system can have. Just as iOS automates a variety of tasks for users, a completed income system can automate processes, generate passive income, and improve your lifestyle.

Until next week and remember "Done is better than perfect"

- Jake