Your comment made me think, and I think my view may be all to hidden (between the lines) in my post.
I added this passage, which is more on-point, which I stand by:
My general point is that sometimes we're so focused on producing (2) 'an incredibly good, and perhaps very time-consuming, piece of work that produces exactly what is needed' that we fail in (1) '[producing] what is needed, but not well' (and thus end up failing in general). In this respect, we should take inspiration from our seven-year-olds. In the best of worlds, we could take inspiration from them with regard to point 1, mentor them to respecting point 2 while making sure not to smother the essence of point 1 - not in them, nor in ourselves.
Also, I am not fully 'serious' with this post! I just thought it was cute, while also containing some interesting points. :)
I am very grateful for your comment! Cheers!
Of course, the trick is to ensure that the bad judgement is not bad enough to take you out of the game.
Seems that's what the parent is around for - let the kid explore while acting as the safety net.