Seth Godin Quotes

As creators, our pursuit of perfection might be misguided, particularly if it comes at the expense of the things that matter.

Seth Godin

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• As creators, our pursuit of perfection might be misguided, particularly if it comes at the expense of the things that matter.

  

  Seth Godin
  • Matter
  • Might
  • Perfection