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It's not an absolute truth, but overhyping something is dangerous. Even if you do get it done, you'll be compared to much higher expectations, and your result w
by selven 17y ago
It's not an absolute truth, but overhyping something is dangerous. Even if you do get it done, you'll be compared to much higher expectations, and your result will look worse in comparison.
- bmcleod 17y agoSaying, "I will do X", is pretty important for general efficiencies sake though. It gives other people who have done X a chance to give advice and people who were thinking of doing X a chance to avoid doing it or pitch in. Informing people when and where you'll give a talk is also pretty critical to actually having people show up.