As a mantra, it is one of those statements that are meant for the best and meant to inspire.

However, The problem is, it is not always applicable.

Doing it right the first time, could also be translated as , doing it the way it has always been done, the tried and tested way.

Sure, If one were manufacturing parachutes, yes, it would probably be more relevant but for the rest of us, Perhaps the focus should be on creating space to do it wrong, so that we can innovate and discover how one can do it Better.