In our fast moving world, our culture is to move fast and consume more.  Same rings true in our software development processes; the templates and boilerplate lists start to flow and soon a schedule is stamp with approval. 

Often, we look at the lists and see some missing items that have rang true over the years.  Often, we look at the list and say “Wow, what a full list of tasks” – our bucket of hours for the day are filled to the rim.  Often over stuffed. 

Think about your schedule.  Is there room for the unexpected?  You get a call because a drive just failed, the flu sneaks up on you, your client would like to discuss a great opportunity, or you want to take your family out to the ballgame before the summer is over.  Look, my schedule is full yet when my boss schedules a critical review – suddenly there’s room.

Please help me understand, if there’s time for emergencies, why isn’t there time for thinking?

Thank You for listening.