the enemy of the good

There is no point … in letting the best be the enemy of the good. 

The Economist, March 10th, 2001, p.20. 

Taken from Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien. Voltaire, Dictionnaire Philosophique (The Best Is The Enemy Of The Good).

let the sparks fly

One of the biggest stumbling blocks for anyone trying to accomplish something is perfectionism—the need to get it exactly right before taking the next step. But the best leaders realize that perfection is impossible, and pursuing perfection often stands in the way of what's most important: progress. Leadership requires making consistent strides, no matter how big. And the quicker the stride, the greater the progress.

Don’t buy into the notion that you can take a giant leap if you spend enough time carefully mapping it out. By the time you get done planning, others will have lapped you twice and already taken that leap you spent months mulling over. Opt instead to "just go" and let the sparks fly. You will make mistakes. But in the process, you'll learn quickly and keep moving—refining your skills and igniting new levels of creativity you didn’t know you had.

Erik Wahl

"5 Traits of Creative Leaders (and how to become one)." Fast Company. 8/17/2015