Making excuses

Ashwin Goyal

Feb 24, 2024

Okay, both grandmas have been ‘dead’ for ages, can’t dig them up for excuses anymore.

Dentist, dentist is solid. But, didn’t I already have a ‘root canal’ two months back? How many dental emergencies can one guy have before they start getting suspicious?

Maybe a car breakdown? But I can’t even drive. What’s left? A distant relative? But who… Aha! An uncle I’ve never mentioned before, perfect. Wait, do uncles have emergencies?

I know, ‘Sorry, can’t make it today, my uncle just discovered he’s the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh and we’re off to consult with a pyramid scheme expert.’

Being data-driven

"The numbers don't line up with our initial hypothesis." "Yes, it's clear our prediction was off." "So, what's our move? Do we adjust our hypothesis?" "No, we find new data that supports it."

Getting frustrated

"Did you just hear that?" she asked, tapping her fingers on the table. "Hear what?" he replied, looking around. "That buzzing. It's been going on for hours." "I haven't heard anything." "And this chair. Why does it