Amen. I've found that changing my conception of software from a concrete deliverable to a process has led to a more healthy relationship with my work. It's never done, and since I've made peace with that, I've rediscovered a different kind of delight in working.
These days, I regard change requests as fascinating plot twists, not blemishes on my completed work. And I find myself asking, "Did that fix your problem?" much more and "Am I done?" much less. Since I consciously stopped trying to mind-read and anticipate needs, I've had much more success. Keep it simple and assume nothing. After all, expectation is the root of disappointment.
These days, I regard change requests as fascinating plot twists, not blemishes on my completed work. And I find myself asking, "Did that fix your problem?" much more and "Am I done?" much less. Since I consciously stopped trying to mind-read and anticipate needs, I've had much more success. Keep it simple and assume nothing. After all, expectation is the root of disappointment.
My clients like it and I enjoy it more, too.