Things that take a long time are impossible to predict.

2025-10-13 · Bits and Bobs 10/13/25

Things that take a long time are impossible to predict.
- You'll mispredict how long it will take, and you won't get feedback until the end.
  - Your estimates will get inaccurate at a compounding rate.
- Slice it into small slices that you can get feedback and learn quicker.

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