Things always take longer than we plan — Hofstadter’s Law

Hofstadter’s Law — Things Always Take More Time

We plan with logic.
Reality moves with friction.

Hofstadter’s Law says
things take longer than you expect—
even when you expect this law.

A quiet example

You plan to leave early for a trip.
The car won’t start.
Traffic adds more delay.

Not because you mis planned—
but because life has hidden steps.

Where this shows up

  • In projects
  • In learning
  • In timelines

Time isn’t linear.
Expect drag.

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