Perfectionism vs. Progress: Lessons from a Reluctant CTO

by Nat Currier 12 min read
LeadershipTechnologyPersonal Growth
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How obsessing over polish can paralyze execution, and what I'm learning about balancing technical excellence with shipping products. A personal journey from perfectionist paralysis to pragmatic progress.

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Nat Currier. "Perfectionism vs. Progress: Lessons from a Reluctant CTO." nat.io, 2025-09-01. https://nat.io/blog/perfectionism-vs-progress-lessons-reluctant-cto

A reluctant CTO reflects on how perfectionism delays product launches, emphasizing the need to balance code quality with shipping speed to avoid missed market opportunities and support team morale.

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