Welcome to The Rational PM

If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’ve felt it too.

That nagging sense that something’s off.

That even with all the tools, templates, and best practices, leading a project still feels harder than it should be.

Abstract artistic illustration of a forest path leading through mist toward sunlight, symbolizing clarity and rational thinking in project management. — *Every path to clarity starts with a single step.*

Hi, I’m Gary.

I created The Rational PM for project managers who are tired of fighting the same uphill battles, making the same mistakes, and wondering, “Is it just me?” (Spoiler: it’s not.)

Why This Place Exists

In the chaos of deadlines, meetings, and shifting priorities, it’s easy to get lost.

It’s easy to blame the process, the team, or even yourself.

But the real culprit often hides where we least expect it: in the way we think.

At The Rational PM, we explore how cognitive biases quietly shape our decisions and how recognizing them can be the difference between a project that drifts… and one that delivers.

This site is here to help you:

Catch the mental traps before they sabotage your project
Think clearly when everything feels like a mess
Make smarter, faster decisions (without second-guessing yourself)
Lead with rational confidence, even when the path isn’t clear

A Fellow Traveler, Not a Guru

I don’t have all the answers and I’m not here to preach.

I’m here to share the lessons, scars, and little victories I’ve picked up from years of managing IT projects across industries.

Sometimes we win. Sometimes we learn the hard way. Either way, we get better when we think better.

If You’re Feeling a Little Lost, You’re in the Right Place

The Rational PM isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about being aware.

It’s about taking back control, not by doing more, but by thinking differently.

Thanks for wandering in.

Let’s navigate this project management journey a little smarter and a little less alone.