[Jenk]

I explain it to my peers as "exploiting Cunningham's Law[0] with thyself"

I'll stare blankly at a blank screen/file for hours seeking inspiration, but the moment I have something to criticise I am immediately productive and can focus.

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Cunningham#Law

> The best way to get the right answer on the Internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer.

[r_lee]

About that quote, iirc it's also a technique in Intelligence for getting information from people. You say something stupid and wrong and they will instantly just correct you on the spot and explain why etc.

So it works in real life too