How to Deal with Complexity Like a Pilot (Part 1)
Analogies, analogies...<p>&quot;Aviate, navigate, communicate&quot; is meant as a simple guide for pilots in distress. Distress on a plane can be extremely busy and demanding time and it may not be possible to think rationally - the situation may require the pilot to revert to rely on instincts and habit like the above rule. That is why training is so important for pilots.<p>Our normal lives are rarely as busy. I don&#x27;t think it is wise to rely on very basic instincts to drive what could more efficiently solved with high level reasoning.<p>I would even go as far as to say that if you catch yourself to go a long time on what I call &quot;autopilot&quot; (doing things instinctively without stopping to think) you should stop and evaluate your situation.<p>This sometimes happens to me, especially on a busy project towards the end. Not a good idea