From 3dbee14cb41fedd8aaab10defc51ef17fb43250d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Pfluger <108141731+Sampfluger88@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:12:25 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update results/be-realistic (#23059) --- 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 037922d3d1..03de731421 100644 --- a/handbook/company/README.md +++ b/handbook/company/README.md @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ We work to get results. How we work determines what we get. Aim to deliver resu - **Iterate.** [Look for ways](https://youtu.be/BW6TWwNZzIQ) to make [smaller changes](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/product-principles/#the-minimal-viable-change-mvc), more often. Always publish. - **Start quickly.** Be 70% sure. 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). - **Keep it simple.** [Spend less](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/why-this-way#why-spend-less). Avoid preemptive structure. Choose ["boring solutions"](https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2020/08/18/boring-solutions-faster-iteration/). Reuse systems. Avoid adding steps, especially handoffs. -- **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/company/communications#paid-time-off) to recharge. +- **Be realistic.** Focus on one task at a time. Resist [the urge to commit](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/37signals_the-problem-with-commitments-is-that-they-ugcPost-7252753513485619201-PdAw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios) to every good idea. Work [hard](https://paulgraham.com/hwh.html). Schedule [time off](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/communications#paid-time-off) to recharge. ### 🔵 Objectivity To reach our goals, we need to [see reality clearly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_honesty).