I gave advice without understanding the context too much (I should have done it after I understood the context properly).

  • In a nutshell, let me summarize.

When we say that tasks should be separated and made smaller, should we separate them by time or by content?

  • Even if separated by content, if a task depends on other tasks, the scope of modification would be extended.
  • If you divide by time, you can’t set a goal.

advice

  • In hourly increments, verbalize what you will do in that time before you begin.

    • = Also determines goals on an hourly basis.
  • Since the estimation capability is not perfect, there are naturally cases where “it took longer than expected and was not completed in time” or “it was completed earlier than expected”.

  • But repeating the process will gradually improve your estimating ability.

  • Review the plan from time to time.

    • = You do not have to reach the goal in time
    • We’ll change our plans based on that.

relevance - crime of advising a defendant - False dichotomy


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