Lucky breaks
Almost every project comes in a little bit late and a little bit over budget.
When things break, the breaks are rarely lucky ones.
Part of the reason is that in proposing the project we made our best guess and predicted the predictable. If we didn’t, the project would probably never get approved.
Optimists bring an expectation of possibility and goodwill. But they’re also aware of the math of coordination. Hiccups multiply.
Betting on lucky isn’t nearly as productive as simply establishing a platform where you can benefit from the occasional arrival of good fortune.