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We all go through planning fallacy, i.e. a prediction phenomenon that states that people underestimate the time it will take them to complete a task.
Here is a simple idea to beat planning fallacy.
Be a pessimist
What can go wrong, will go wrong — states Murphy’s Law.
Your projects won’t run perfectly, even with your best intentions at heart. Approaching planning from a “negative” and risk management standpoint will help curb enthusiasm.
Here is some handy advice to follow:
Set a realistic deadline and add a little buffer time
Focus on your lists and only spend time on what's necessary.
Consider what could go wrong and think of how you can respond. [VIA]
Back to today’s news
Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, warns against crypto, likening it to gambling
He told CNBC that it is “really dangerous” and likened it to gambling.
He said that it is “if you want to have a kick out of gambling, basically.”
Mark Zuckerberg unveils paid subscription model for Instagram, ‘Meta Verified’
Mark Zuckerberg announces a paid subscription model for Instagram called ‘Meta Verified’.
Users can get benefits such as a blue badge and increased visibility with Meta Verified for $11.99 a month on the web.
Indians Spend Over $10 Billion on International Travel in April-December
Indians spent nearly $10 billion on foreign travel between April and December.
This is the highest amount spent on overseas travel in a financial year, surpassing the $7 billion spent in 2019-20.
Netflix’s viewing engagement and revenue grows 30% and 25% respectively in India in 2022
Netflix’s viewing engagement and revenue increased by 30% and 25% respectively in India in 2022.
The company invested heavily in India, not only in production but also in having a local team that understands the local culture, storytellers, and audience.
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