When I set out to write this blog I had a very modest goal: to publish one post every two weeks. And yet, for the duration of this exercise, I've been able to keep to this plan only once, missing my deadline by at least a day on every other occasion. Being delayed on an … Continue reading Why we’re always late
psychology
Routines are deliberate choices about how we use our time
For most people, the idea of repeating a fixed set of actions day in and day out, maintaining a routine, in other words, conjures vivid images of boredom and monotony, the apparent sameness suggesting their lives lacks excitement. But everyone I know who produces consistently lives and swears by a routine. They take advantage of … Continue reading Routines are deliberate choices about how we use our time
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Say you're walking around at a conference and someone stops you and asks, "How good are you at what you do? How much do you know about your area of expertise? How confident are you in the decisions you take?" How would you respond? Most people with only a slight hesitation will confidently rate themselves … Continue reading The Dunning-Kruger Effect