The Marshmallow Experiment – Post #5
Timing is Everything (continued)
A definitive timeline to measure success can help avoid decisions made out of desperation. Ever hire someone who was not a bullseye fit, just because you thought you couldn’t afford to keep looking? Decisions can be made in a more objective manner when you have the reinforcement of a deadline; knowing whether you have two days, two weeks, or two months to make a decision helps your mind remain less subjective when sorting through the options.