No greater mistake can be made than to think that our institutions are fixed or may not be changed for the worse.
... Increasing prosperity tends to breed indifference and to corrupt moral soundness. Glaring inequalities in condition create discontent and strain the democratic relation. The vicious are the willing, and the ignorant are unconscious
Silos: There is no comprehensive crew-wide discussion or deep dive into ongoing work – everyone works in their way. Alas, this leads to inefficient communications and a considerable amount of hidden work due to unclear requirements, scope creep, and external dependencies, with attendant disruptions to execution.
This phenomenon is closely related to Parkinson’s Law, which states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” In personal projects, the available time is often infinite, leading to endless expansion
🎉 Celebrate Completions : I’ll make finishing a big deal. I’ll celebrate when I complete a project, no matter how small. This positive reinforcement can help shift my mindset towards completion.