Many of us have multiple projects
on the go.
When we are stuck
(or waiting)
on one project,
we jump to another project.
Often,
working on this other project
will shake some solutions loose
on the first project.
It also can increase productivity,
decreasing down time.
Can.
Because it can kill productivity
Projects that are never finished
(at least to the point
where there’s a possibility of a return)
are a waste of time.
One of my buddies starts stories weekly,
never finishing them.
She jumps projects
and never returns to them.
Having learned from my friend,
I never have more
than two stories in progress.
This rule forces me to finish a story
before I can start another
yet it gives me a break
when one story isn’t working.
Jumping projects can be productive
as long as you also finish projects.