The Perfection Loop
As observed by the Department of Cosmic Accountability
You already work here.
The Building noticed you didn’t submit it.
Again.
You opened it.
You closed it.
Nothing dramatic.
Just… not yet.
Almost ready.
You care.
We can tell.
You wouldn’t release this version.
Obviously.
You’ll fix the spacing.
Then the tone.
Then that one part
no one else will ever notice.
But you will.
Then it’ll be ready.
Probably.
One more pass.
You refined.
Adjusted.
Changed it back.
Progress was briefly discussed.
You worked very hard
on the part that doesn’t end it.
Time passed politely.
Unfinished. Obviously.
The Cognitive Janitor stopped by.
They looked at the draft.
Then the notes.
Then the newer notes.
“Almost there,” they said.
They always say that.
Quality under review.
The hallway looks great.
Everything straight.
Everything aligned.
You could live here.
Some people do.
Nearly done.
The same file showed up again.
Status: In progress.
Details: Still improving.
ETA: TBD
It has been improving for a while.
Standards noted.
You mentioned:
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standards
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integrity
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professionalism
Noted.
No one argued.
Naturally.
Nothing shipped.
Everyone felt very professional.
Nothing released.
Perfection did its job.
Nothing embarrassing happened.
Nothing impressive happened either.
The file looks great though.
