Business Quote by Joel Spolsky
“Not having a schedule is OK if it's your PhD and you plan to spend 14 years on the thing, or if you're a programmer working on the next Duke Nukem and we'll ship when we're good and ready. But for almost any kind of real business, you just have to know how long things are going to take, because developing a product costs money.”
About This Quote
Source Blog: Joel on Software, 2005
Without a schedule, projects risk overrunning budget; planning is essential for business.
In simple terms: Schedule prevents cost overruns.
Key Takeaway
Plan timelines to control costs.
Themes
planning
budget
product development
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- software launches
- startup milestones
- client deliveries
Key Concepts
project management
cost control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you estimate realistic timelines?
- What buffers do you include?
A Different Perspective
Unexpected delays still happen despite planning.
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