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I don't think it really applies to stuff like driving, which almost has to be muscle memory to work at all. even with something routine and non-urgent like swit
by leetcrew 6y ago
I don't think it really applies to stuff like driving, which almost has to be muscle memory to work at all. even with something routine and non-urgent like switching gears in a manual, the steps have to happen faster than you can say what you're doing.
a good example from normal life is (physical) key management. I used to always forget my keys when walking out the front door, which was a big problem since it locks automatically. to solve the problem, I made my back right pocket be the designated "key pocket". I now slap my right butt cheek whenever I leave a building. it might look weird to observers, but I have not once forgotten my keys since I implemented this system.
- cortesoft 6y agoI do a "wallet keys phone" mantra when I leave a building.... has a bit of a melody to it that I always repeat
- cecilpl2 6y agoAfter losing my wallet several times and not having a clue when the last time I had it on me was, I implemented a similar system. I now habitually triple tap my three designated pockets for phone, wallet, keys, every time I walk through a doorway. That way, if any of them are missing, I know they must be in the room I just left.
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- tsomctl 6y agoI do that too. The important thing is to pat your pocket before closing the door. Twice now I've done it 2 seconds too late.