No price tag attached to difficult questions. Finish the obvious and easy ones first and then in the next iteration if required we will look at the tough ones. This is a simple rule of thumb we are taught as children to make sure of examination success which can be applied to any kind of creation especially finishing your income producing assets and getting the first set of buyers.
No special prize attached to spending more time on difficult questions, thereby losing time on what can be finshed.
Yet, this is a common mistake in exam writing and real life projects.
To successfully complete meaningful work and launch income-producing assets, finish the obvious and leave complex questions for later. This structured, iterative approach reduces perfectionism and keeps focus on progress and results.
Many people delay finishing creative or business projects because of unresolved, complex issues. Instead of moving forward, they stall. This rule of thumb—”No price tag on difficult questions”—reminds us to not let the unsolved delay the solvable. It’s a mindset that accelerates execution and prevents paralysis.
It’s about working in iterations: completing what can be done now, and parking harder decisions for a future round. This mirrors how we’re taught to handle exam questions—answer what’s easy first, then return to what’s unclear. The goal: maximize progress with the least resistance.
Usual Problems It Solves
Perfectionism: Wanting everything to be solved before starting.
Overwhelm: Facing big projects without knowing where to begin.
Procrastination: Delaying action due to unresolved decisions.
Examples From Three Fields
Business/Product Creation: Instead of perfecting a website or pricing strategy, launch a simple landing page with a buy button. See who clicks, then refine.
Writing/Creative Work: Don’t wait to resolve a tricky chapter. Draft the rest of the book first. Once the frame exists, hard parts become clearer.
Education/Teaching: Start with the students who are ready and eager. Get early feedback. Tackle complex curriculum structures later.
How This Helps
Reduces Unnecessary Perfectionism: You’re not trying to “solve everything” before acting.
Keeps Focus on Outcome: The goal is to launch or earn, not endlessly prepare.
Builds Confidence Through Progress: Completing easy parts first generates momentum and motivation.
By respecting this simple rule, creators move from stuck to shipping—and that’s how value is built in the real world.