“Move fast and break things.” Innovate quickly, even if it means making mistakes along the way (popularized by Silicon Valley/startup culture).
“… enemy of the good”
“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” It’s better to make a good decision quickly than to wait for a perfect one that may never come.
rapid, imperfect
Apollo 13 (1995). When an oxygen tank explodes on the spacecraft, NASA’s ground team and the astronauts must make a series of rapid, imperfect decisions to bring the crew home safely. The film highlights how quick thinking, adaptability, and the willingness to improvise are valued over waiting for perfect solutions. The mantra “failure is not an option” underscores the urgency and necessity of fast action.
Deliverables
Americans expect the initial parts of a deliverable as quickly as possible. A partial deliverable early often meets the needs better than the complete product later. Speed beats completeness. Patterns
Time is Money
The American term Time is Money conveys the concept of efficiency as a measure of good negotiation. It is culturally significant because prolonged processes are seen as a weakness or incompetence, especially regarding negotiations.
Quick Win
The American term Quick Win conveys the concept of a short-term, visible success. It is culturally significant because achieving quick results helps maintain momentum and motivation.