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Avoid the messy middle and aim for unambiguous results
Mediocre Success Is Worse Than Outright Failure *]:block [&>*]:mt-2 [&>*]:pt-2 mt-4" > Home Newsletter Columnists Columns Podcast Products Events Guides Consulting *]:block space-y-2"> Sign in *]:block space-y-2 py-2 my-2 border-y border-dashed border-homeborder" > Search About us Careers Advertise with us The team FAQ Help center Midjourney/prompt: "trophy with a sad face, watercolor style" By Abraham Thomas Mediocre Success Is W orse Than Outright Failure Avoid the messy middle and aim for unambiguous results Abraham Thomas October 3, 2023 Updated May 31, 2026 Listen Link copied 175 11 One o
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