Tinkering
Risk & psychologyMaking small, unnecessary adjustments to a working plan out of restlessness rather than evidence.
In plain terms
Lifting the lid off the dal. Each look lets the steam out, and the dish takes longer and comes out worse.
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Making small, unnecessary adjustments to a working plan out of restlessness rather than evidence.
Lifting the lid off the dal. Each look lets the steam out, and the dish takes longer and comes out worse.