Ask for References While Wins Are Fresh

People forget details after six months of distance.

Field notes on Ask for References While Wins Are Fresh — messy, usable, long enough to act on.

After a successful project, ask for a short written reference while facts are warm.

1. Observe once at the hour you'd actually use it.
2. Write the Chinese name the same day.
3. Keep proof for money steps.
4. Build a backup before you need it.
5. Revisit after thirty ordinary days.

Myth worth dropping

"More research always means a better decision." Sometimes it means avoidance. Decide, date it, revise later.

Defaults beat novelty. Near beats famous. Dated notes beat memory.

Protect your Tuesday-night self — that's who lives with the plan.