My theory is that this has to do with our difficulty dealing with delayed gratif...

		jcutrell on Sept 27, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Always Multiply Your Estimates by π (2013) My theory is that this has to do with our difficulty dealing with delayed gratification. Tell people a short number now = immediate praise, long term pain. Tell people a higher estimate, immediate negative; finish in time = delayed gratification.