Principle 05
Refine until confident, not perfect.
Waiting for perfect information can become another form of failure. Reach sufficient confidence, act proportionately, and continue learning.
Explanation
A responsible decision balances uncertainty, urgency, reversibility, and potential consequences.
Example
When risk is limited and the action is reversible, a small test can produce better evidence than another round of debate.
Practical implication
Define the confidence threshold and smallest responsible commitment before deciding.