When you cut it close, you aren't accessing hidden genius. You are simply lowering your standards for "done." You stop editing, refining, or considering alternatives. You just ship .
You tell yourself you work better under pressure. You call it a “deadline adrenaline rush.” cutting it close karissa kane
Separate the start from the finish . You can still use a artificial deadline to generate speed—but apply it to the first draft , not the final delivery. Give yourself 45 minutes to vomit out a rough draft (cutting it close on purpose), then give yourself a real buffer to refine it. The Buffer is Not Slack (The 20% Rule) One of Kane’s most useful frameworks is the "Buffer Theory." High-performers don't actually enjoy cutting it close; they just fail to account for reality. When you cut it close, you aren't accessing hidden genius