Cricket, Code and the Importance of Timing

Cricket gives me plenty of chances to think about timing. Committing too early to a shot doesn't leave much room to adjust.

At work, I sometimes want to settle a technical decision before we know enough about the feature. It feels like progress because a question has been closed. Leaving a choice open for another day can be useful, provided everyone knows what's still undecided. Waiting without a reason is a different problem.