Going faster in the wrong direction will not redirect you to the right direction. With all the new technology it is very exciting. If you have an idea, try it, test it, do it, and it is good. But you have to be able to say, “Do I have enough information to know if I should follow this direction, change it, or change the entire project?” The decision should be made with data as soon as possible.
Every step of innovation and technology adoption should be backed by data and informed decisions. Speed is crucial, but it must be balanced with accuracy and direction. Have you faced a situation where you had to pivot early based on data?