Raising kids and running data projects are basically the same thing

If you’ve ever managed a data project, or a toddler, you’ll be familiar with this: no matter how clear your plan, chaos will find a way in.

You set rules, you build structure, you try to predict what might break and still, something spills, crashes, or suddenly stops working for no obvious reason.

That’s not failure - it’s life!

The trick isn’t eliminating the chaos; it’s learning to dance with it. Both parenting and data projects demand the same three things:

1. Patience - Because rushing only multiplies the mess.

2. Adaptability - Because the plan will change and so will the people.

3. Perspective - Because at the end of the day, you’re not managing perfection, you’re guiding growth.

So… 

Celebrate small wins.Laugh when the plan derails.And remember that consistency beats control every time.

In the end, both kids and data evolve best when they’re guided - not micromanaged. How do you remind yourself that progress, not perfection, is the goal?

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