The uncertain commitment

Short journal · Original editorial · Decisions with a return path

A person agrees to a recurring task without knowing its size.

A decision can be proportionate to its consequences. Describe the choice, the available evidence, and whether it can be changed. A small reversible trial can answer a different question from a permanent commitment; keep those questions separate.

Try a single instance before promising an ongoing role.

If the difficulty remains, write what happened without blaming the attempt. A clearer problem is useful evidence for the next version.