How can I honor this quote in my journaling without sliding into perfectionism? I want to do things well, not obsess.

Try a short “Do it well, not perfect” entry before you start: • Define well: Write 3 criteria you can control today (e.g., clear communication, focused attention, honest effort). • Floor and stop: Minimum bar to meet (floor) and a clear stop rule (what tells you it’s done for today). • One refinement: Name one small improvement you’ll try (not a full overhaul). After you finish, add a 3‑line debrief: What went well (process), what was sufficient (no extra polishing), what I’ll try next time. Using Stoic for this quick pre/post check-in keeps your standard about craft and integrity—not endless tweaking.

On days with boring tasks, how do I use Stoic to bring craftsmanship and care like this quote suggests?

Use a “Make it worth doing” template: • Purpose line: Why this task matters (who benefits or what it unlocks). • Quality markers: Two behaviors that signal care (e.g., clear subject lines, double-check key numbers). • Presence cue: One habit to stay attentive (timer, phone in another room, one-tab rule). • Small flourish: One way to add dignity without extra hours (clean formatting, kind tone). • After action note: One person helped and one thing you’d repeat next time. Jot this in Stoic before/after routine tasks to turn the mundane into a deliberate practice.

I struggle with ADHD/overthinking. What quick journaling routine helps me focus and still “do it well”?

Use a 2-part Focus + Craft card: • Focus setup (1 minute): One task only; What “well” looks like in 3 lines (clear, kind, accurate); Remove one friction (notifications off, desk cleared); Set a short block (20–30 minutes). • Post-block reflection (1 minute): What was genuinely well-done? What was just “good enough” I won’t revisit? One tweak to improve the next block. Capture these in Stoic as brief entries. The predictable structure reduces decision fatigue and channels attention into quality without chasing perfection or burning time.

Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing and wherever we are going, we owe it to ourselves, to our art, to the world to do it well.

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