Yeah i tend to overthink and yeah i tend to uber think. below is what happens by another person’s opinion when you overthink:
Here are some reasons why I believe “overthinking” is the enemy:
1. Complicates projects
2. Can waste valuable time
3. It will shut you down
4. It makes it more complicated than it really is
5. When you overthink, you usually think yourself right out of the answer
6. With overthinking, comes less action
7. It can equal fear of failure
For myself, i have a tendency to UBER think. That is purposely overthinking the problem to forecast new potential problems and then back track myself to its simplest form/usablity/definition — cutting and editing the complexity throughout the process.
It is a way for a creativity mindset to push the boundaries and say to oneself why i remove certain elements of the project but left other elements intact for meaningful value. (elements could also be imply as the “features” to the product/service/interface of the design.) I tend to speak/write abstractly because it is not just about design but also when i cook, build, fix, drive, etc – other actions within my life.
yeah, i need to think more about UBER think and what it means for me, basically i just thought of the term right now when reading this blog of overthinking…..
