Having a routine can help your life go a lot smoother. GenuLines borrows from computer science to give you a template for setting up your own routine.
Computer Code Uses Routine – And It Works
Ever write computer code? It’s an effective way of creating routines. These snippets of code can repeat the running of certain functions or processes.
They prevent coders from having to write redundant code each time they need it. It’s an efficient way to code and saves countless hours for programmers.
From the machine’s perspective, it will run successfully every time you call it. This assumes the code is well-written and bug-free.
With the program loaded the device runs the routines on command.
Humans try to create routines for themselves. They write down processes that they handle on a frequent basis.
For instance, you might pay your bills on the same day every month.
You have a system for how you do it. You follow a step-by-step procedure to organize the eventual payment of bills.
The routines that you set up for yourself help you to keep an orderly flow to the work at hand. But unlike a machine, you are subject to error.
That’s part of the human equation.
You can’t help it, and this means that your routines are fallible. While it may be annoying, it’s reasonable because you’re human.
Sometimes, we try to use machines to automate as much of our routine as we can.
Routine and Your BIlls
Let’s take a closer look at bill paying. Rather than send checks you can automate your bank payments on a specified date.
In most cases, all goes well and your bills get paid on time. But, what if you forgot to deposit enough funds into your account?
Your automatic payment will fail.
This issue shouldn’t discourage you from automating your life. You need to realize that there is room for error.
Be ready when errors occur.
While the banking example is trivial, others may not. For instance, suppose someone in your company is leaving. and they transfer an automated process over to your control.
The process works well for a while, and then one day, it blows up on you.
Your company is depending on you to get the work done. You never learned the manual completion of the automated process.
And you don’t know anything about coding.
As you can see, routines are great. But they have their limitations.
Be aware of those limitations and make sure you have steps in place should your plan not work for you.
JohnK 8-6-2019
Overheard: “Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine” ~Shunryu Suzuki
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