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. 41 - Rushing (and Why It Rarely Gets Us Anywhere)
Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix
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Ep. 41 - Rushing (and Why It Rarely Gets Us Anywhere)
Episode 41: "The Urge to Rush - Why It Rarely Pays Off" My dashcam captured the perfect example: an aggressive driver cuts me off, weaves through traffic, burns extra fuel, and ends up in the exact same spot. The math behind rushing tells a brutal truth - aggressive lane-changers save only 26 seconds on city drives while dramatically increasing crash risk. Discover why rushing triggers fight-or-flight mode, how steady movement beats constant acceleration, and the mindset shift that tran...
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...
