Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: It Will Take Longer Than You Think. It's Hofstadter's Law | Comparing Yourself to Her Past Boyfriends | You Lost Your Cool
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Sep 26, 2022 Delve into Hofstadter's Law, which humorously reminds us tasks often take longer than expected. Explore the struggles of staying disciplined while training and the pitfalls of comparing yourself to a partner's past relationships. Discover personal anecdotes about losing your cool at work and the complexities of dealing with team dynamics. The discussion also touches on the initial challenges of starting new physical activities, emphasizing the need for awareness and preparation for personal growth.
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Hofstadter's Law
- Hofstadter's Law states that things always take longer than expected, even when considering the law itself.
- This was initially observed with chess computers taking longer than predicted to beat humans.
90/90 Rule
- The 90/90 rule in computer programming states that the first 90% of code takes 90% of the development time, and the remaining 10% takes another 90%.
- This highlights the significant effort required for final improvements, similar to fitness gains.
Newbie Gains vs. Final Touches
- Jocko and Echo discuss how this applies to weightlifting, noting the quick initial "newbie gains."
- Further progress, however, becomes increasingly slower and more challenging.