What category does Shiny Object Syndrome belong to?

Shiny Object Syndrome belongs to the "Concepts" category in personal knowledge management and productivity.

What are the key topics related to Shiny Object Syndrome?

Key topics related to Shiny Object Syndrome include: habits, pitfalls, productivity, psychology.

What are alternative names for Shiny Object Syndrome?

Shiny Object Syndrome is also known as: Bright shiny object, Tool hopping.

Shiny Object Syndrome

The tendency to chase new tools and methods instead of mastering current ones.

Also known as: Bright shiny object, Tool hopping

Category: Concepts

Tags: habits, pitfalls, productivity, psychology

Explanation

Shiny Object Syndrome is the tendency to constantly chase new tools, methods, or systems instead of mastering and consistently using what you have. In PKM, it manifests as tool-hopping - endlessly switching between note-taking apps, always convinced the next tool will solve all problems. This prevents developing deep fluency with any system. The antidote is commitment: pick a good-enough tool and stick with it long enough to develop real proficiency before evaluating alternatives.

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