Thái Anh Đức

July 22, 2025

Delta

The delta between the problem at hand and your skill. Delta = Skills - Problems
The delta between your expectation and reality. Delta = Reality - Expectation
The delta between the current salary and the increased and then calculate the percentage base on that or the delta between the next raise vs the last raise.

It is everywhere if we pay attention to our surroundings. And it forms our perception of everything. We feel a gain when the delta is big; otherwise, a lost. It happens regardless we want/like it or not.

It is the "comparison" we do every day. To judge something, we have to compare with other thing - an anchor. Pick it wisely or simply aware of the "delta" to calm down, to chill, to accept the reality.

If you are looking for unpleasant feeling, go for the small delta or negative.
Looking for "ok," "happy" increase the delta.

About Thái Anh Đức

Software architect from Việt Nam. Partner at https://ritvn.com/.  Train with Kettlebells. Run with minimal shoes and sandals.