Organization: The Last 10 Percent

This article from Seth Godin, describes the cost of doing anything professionally. The difference is the last 10%. He concludes that the additional costs are not only worth it, they are essential. "The secret is to seek out the work that most people believe isn't worth the effort. That's what you get paid for."

Perhaps this effort level crosses over to all things. From doing your work, to mowing your yard. However, I can also see the pitfalls, of not blending this philosophy with the "ship fast, and ship often" mantra. Can't get so caught up in perfection that the product never moves out the door.