Update: Locked myself out because I didn't follow my usual key spot.

I always hang them by the door, but I tossed them on the couch instead. Really shows how one small change can mess everything up.

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3 Comments

the_jordan1mo ago

See, I actually have the opposite take on this. I've found that sticking too hard to a routine is what sets you up for a fail. If you always, and I mean always, put your keys in that one spot, your brain goes on autopilot. Then the one time your hands are full and you just drop them somewhere else, it's a total blank. The system breaks because it was too rigid, you know? Maybe the trick is to not have such a perfect spot.

luna_shah1mo ago

Brain goes on autopilot" is right. My autopilot is apparently programmed to lose stuff and then blame the system for being too good.

mila_brown1027d ago

Oh wow, that's a really good point. So @the_jordan, are you saying we should build in a little randomness on purpose? Like have two okay spots instead of one perfect spot so your brain has to stay a tiny bit awake? Because I can totally see how a perfect system makes you stop paying any real attention.