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== Argument descriptions ==
== Argument descriptions ==
Strive for excellence  
'''Strive for excellence'''


Pro
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* The value might sound intimidating or deterrent to newcomers and discourage them from contributing  
* The value might sound intimidating or deterrent to newcomers and discourage them from contributing  
* The value might foster perfectionism. Perfectionism defined as declining contribution due to fear that something might be wrong is not wanted.  
* The value might foster perfectionism. Perfectionism is defined as declining contribution due to fear that something might be wrong. This is not wanted we want to encourage contribution, experimentation and personal growth.
* The value might make it harder to admit mistakes or not knowing something as this could be seen as not being "excellent". We want to encourage openness when mistakes happen or when not knowing something or not being to do something so that we can improve
 
 
'''Growth Mindset'''
 
'''Continuous Improvement'''


== New Ideas ==
== New Ideas ==
Naming of Value: Excellence through iteration
Naming of Value: Excellence through iteration