I never estimate on the call. Best engineering rule I made for myself

6 hours ago

The article discusses the concept of 'Automatic Rules' as a method to prevent rushed and regrettable decisions.
The author shares personal experiences of making quick commitments that led to negative outcomes, such as overpromising on work deliverables and making hasty hiring decisions.
A set of automatic rules is introduced to mitigate these issues, including not estimating during client calls, delaying hiring decisions, scheduling breaks between meetings, avoiding last-minute production changes, and waiting before impulse purchases.
The effectiveness of these rules is likened to confirmation dialogues in software that prevent irreversible actions.
The author suggests analyzing past decisions to identify patterns and establish personal rules to prevent future mistakes.
Readers are encouraged to reflect on situations where they feel pressured or tend to overcommit to derive their own set of rules.
The article concludes with a mention of a workshop called the '5D Decision-making Pipeline' for those interested in a systematic approach to decision-making.
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