Ohhh, this makes sense. I must try that. Up until now I was doing the exact opposite - trying to finish the task or at least drive it toward some clean state. Mainly to not block others if I am close to completion.
Ditto; I remember reading somewhere to try and finish the day on an accomplishment, so that you've got a pleasant taste in your mouth about the project.
Given how long ago it was, though, maybe the article was about personal projects instead of work.
This is the way. I can't believe people are actually endorsing leaving things broken as a positive way to end the day. It's a hard disagree from me on that idea.