Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
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Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
Ep. 39 - The "Inching Epidemic" - Getting Nowhere Fast at Red Lights
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
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Ep. 39 - The "Inching Epidemic" - Getting Nowhere Fast at Red Lights
We've all done it - sitting at a red light, slowly creeping forward inch by inch even though the light hasn't changed. But why do we inch forward when it doesn't get us anywhere faster? And what are the hidden consequences of this seemingly harmless habit? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology behind "inching" - that universal driving behavior that spreads from car to car like a contagious dance. From red lights to drive-thrus to school pickup lines, we explore why our brains tric...
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
Remember when we used Thomas Guides and actually knew how to read maps? In this episode, I share insights from my traffic reporting days about when to trust GPS and when to trust your instincts. We explore the psychology behind GPS dependency, common routing failures, and how to reclaim your role as the driver. In This Episode: • Why GPS isn't always "real-time" enough • The psychology of GPS dependency and "screen tunnel vision" • When to override your navigation app with local k...
