From 332e32129ba1cde9e1a79e0f31018f9714284eac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mike McNeil Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:07:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Handbook: satisfice first (#12990) - Update https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company#values (Credit: Jason Cohen, https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jasoncohen_satisficing-vs-maximizing-activity-7089340562855661568-k_Wg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios) ... --- handbook/company/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/handbook/company/README.md b/handbook/company/README.md index a702f8e352..dee3bee39a 100644 --- a/handbook/company/README.md +++ b/handbook/company/README.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ It takes a fully-activated mind to achieve ambitious goals. Think like an owner We work to get results. How we work determines what we get. Aim to deliver results daily. - **Iterate.** [Look for ways](https://youtu.be/BW6TWwNZzIQ) to make smaller changes, more often. Always publish. -- **Start quickly.** Resist [bike-shedding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality). Between overthinking and rushing, there is a [golden mean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_%28philosophy%29). +- **Start quickly.** Resist [bike-shedding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality). [Satisfice](https://longform.asmartbear.com/maximizing) first. Between overthinking and rushing, there is a [golden mean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_%28philosophy%29). - **Keep it simple.** Avoid preemptive structure. Choose ["boring solutions"](https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2020/08/18/boring-solutions-faster-iteration/). - **Be realistic.** Focus on one or two tasks at a time. When you can't take on [more work](http://www.paulgraham.com/hwh.html), clarify your boundaries. Schedule [time off](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/business-operations#taking-time-off) to recharge.