Underestimation: The Art of Getting It Wrong
Underestimation is when you think it'll take 5 minutes, but really it takes 5 hours. When you're sure you can do it in one try, but really it takes 17 attempts. It's like a fine art, really.
Here are some tips to master the technique:
- Set a timer for 5 minutes, but really set it for 5 hours.
- Assume you can do it in one try, but really do it 17 times.
- Don't research, just wing it.
- Blame it on someone else.