Would a Small Buffer Be More Valuable Than a Large Improvement?
Performance creates results. Buffers protect results.
A traveler arrives at the airport two hours early instead of improving every step of the journey by a few minutes.
The hidden mechanism is shock absorption. Buffers create protection against variability, delays, and unexpected events.
People often compare average performance while overlooking rare disruptions.
Improvements help when everything goes right. Buffers matter when something goes wrong.
