We do this in order to get a taste of "reality," rather than relying on reporting
Cars on the Road
"But I've already invested $10,000, I can't stop now!"
Sunk Cost Fallacy
We should always take this into account when planning for start dates and completion dates. Afterall, something things take 9 months to complete, no matter what.
Pregnancy or Gestation
Dunning-Kruger Effect
This is how we know whether a test is likely to lead to an actionable result
Pre-Reporting
After weeks of slowly declining sales, Mary noticed a slight uptick last week, noting that "things are looking up!"
Texas Sharpshooter
Critical problems deserve this
Parallel attack
A Mary and Bob walk into Baskin Robins. Bob turns to Mary and asks, "So what'll it be, chocolate or vanilla?"
False Dichotomy, Black-or-White, False Binary
If we're stuck on a problem, or feeling a lack of inspiration, this is a great tool to reach for
Whack Pack
The mistaken belief that past events influence future events
Gambler's Fallacy