Comments on: I’m Only 70% Ready to Publish This Post

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:29:54 +0000

I’m definitely a 70% kind of person. I see it as maybe it’s an opportunity get feedback. Maybe grow from it so maybe the next time I do something I get to release 110%. The nice thing about blogging is that even if it feels incomplete, you can revisit it on a future blog post. I have some “incomplete” thoughts and I see it as still processing. With time, I can add more if needed. Maybe my thoughts have grown since I posted.

By: kirstin troyer

kirstin troyer — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:39:55 +0000

I just put that book four thousand weeks on my TBR list. I love the thought of “use this minute well”. I also do that when I make a mistake…I feel the need to correct it immediately because I am good at spelling and grammar. Oh, I love the “living my values” thought too. There are so many good little nuggets of truth in this post Lisa!

By: Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog

Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:15:10 +0000

Yep. Totally me. There have been times when I came across one of my previous comments and found a spelling error—like “they’re” instead of “their”—and was sure that everyone in the world was laughing at me. Ridiculous, I know. But I know you know. I love this idea of the 70% and your practical example of your text with your friend: “The text was sent. The message was received. My goal was met.” Maybe I should borrow this and make it my mantra next time this happens. Thank you for this today, Lisa.

By: Maryleigh

Maryleigh — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:29:21 +0000

I try to avoid mistakes more from PTSD from people’s responses growing up. It depends on the audience, really, if I make a correction. One friend might worry I’m not well, with another it’s a humor connection; some won’t care, so I don’t. My kiddos would worry – LOL. Yes, I am a writer who needs an editor — accepting that I cannot reach that Utopian perfection idea was a big step!

By: Dianna

Dianna — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:51:45 +0000

Well, I have actually felt that way about some blog posts that I’ve done…even though I hit the preview button first and have ample time to change what I think would make it 100% good instead of the 70%. Then I hit the publish button and end up going back in and doing an edit. Then there are the days that I hope that my readers are able to get the point that I’m trying to make. 🙂

By: Harry Katz

Harry Katz — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:38:43 +0000

I’m glad you’re enjoying Meditations for Mortals. I like Burkeman’s idea of embracing our imperfections too. Really liberating. Done IS better than perfect.

By: Corinne Rodriguesc

Corinne Rodriguesc — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:14:29 +0000

This is so relatable, Lisa. My husband sometimes gets fed up with me using a word/ phrase in a conversation and then running to the dictionary to check the pronunciation or meaning/usage!

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:23:37 +0000

interesting timing on this, Lisa, ’cause the post i put out earlier this week was very quickly done. and yes, i went back after it was sent out and did a few corrections.
i do aim for excellence but not perfection. i think there’s a subtle difference somewhere in there. i’m not sure what it is …

By: Melissa Willis

Melissa Willis — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:49:39 +0000

Such a wonderfully times post for me to read, thank you for putting it out there. I am a recovering perfectionist and it’s helpful to know I’m not alone 😉

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:28:50 +0000

Hi, Lisa – Thank you for this VERY relatable post. I always labour over my posts, and Goodread reviews for waaaay tooooo long! Why? I have no idea. But I continue to do it anyway. Thank you for the reminder of the 70% ready rule. <3