“A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over, beginning with a working simple system. - John Gall
In other words, the things you record should not be an exhaustive list of everything you can think of; rather, it should build itself out of necessity.
Also—don’t measure things simply because you can measure them. (for example, you’re counting calories because you can count them, but it’s really a waste of time when you can instead recite to yourself every morning, “I will eat healthier foods”)
I instintively agree, but wonder what evidence exists (beyond anecdotal) for asserting successful systems which are complex only evolve from simple systems.
“A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over, beginning with a working simple system. - John Gall
In other words, the things you record should not be an exhaustive list of everything you can think of; rather, it should build itself out of necessity.
Also—don’t measure things simply because you can measure them. (for example, you’re counting calories because you can count them, but it’s really a waste of time when you can instead recite to yourself every morning, “I will eat healthier foods”)
I instintively agree, but wonder what evidence exists (beyond anecdotal) for asserting successful systems which are complex only evolve from simple systems.
Did you misread that? I’m not counting calories. I said I’d like it, but it would take too much work.