Handbook: minimally viable changes (#13396)

https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/product-principles/#the-minimal-viable-change-mvc

# Checklist for submitter

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- [ ] Changes file added for user-visible changes in `changes/` or
`orbit/changes/`.
See [Changes
files](https://fleetdm.com/docs/contributing/committing-changes#changes-files)
for more information.
- [ ] Documented any API changes (docs/Using-Fleet/REST-API.md or
docs/Contributing/API-for-contributors.md)
- [ ] Documented any permissions changes
- [ ] Input data is properly validated, `SELECT *` is avoided, SQL
injection is prevented (using placeholders for values in statements)
- [ ] Added support on fleet's osquery simulator `cmd/osquery-perf` for
new osquery data ingestion features.
- [ ] Added/updated tests
- [ ] Manual QA for all new/changed functionality
  - For Orbit and Fleet Desktop changes:
- [ ] Manual QA must be performed in the three main OSs, macOS, Windows
and Linux.
- [ ] Auto-update manual QA, from released version of component to new
version (see [tools/tuf/test](../tools/tuf/test/README.md)).
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@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ It takes a fully-activated mind to achieve ambitious goals, and remote work requ
### 🟢 Results
We work to get results. How we work determines what we get. Aim to deliver results daily.
- **Iterate.** [Look for ways](https://youtu.be/BW6TWwNZzIQ) to make smaller changes, more often. Always publish.
- **Iterate.** [Look for ways](https://youtu.be/BW6TWwNZzIQ) to make [smaller changes](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/product-principles/#the-minimal-viable-change-mvc), more often. Always publish.
- **Start quickly.** Resist [bike-shedding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality). [Satisfice](https://longform.asmartbear.com/maximizing) first. Between overthinking and rushing, there is a [golden mean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_%28philosophy%29). <!-- Resist [gold plating](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_plating_(project_management)) -->
- **Keep it simple.** Avoid preemptive structure. Choose ["boring solutions"](https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2020/08/18/boring-solutions-faster-iteration/). <!-- Practicality over sophistication. -->
- **Be realistic.** Focus on one or two tasks at a time. When you can't take on [more work](http://www.paulgraham.com/hwh.html), clarify your boundaries. Schedule [time off](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/business-operations#taking-time-off) to recharge. <!-- Practice self-care. -->