Stay on Top of Problems

Dear Matt,

Stay on top of problems, or they will crush U. Like a BJJ competitor, problems interfere with U and try to get over U.

U submit opponents using less energy if U stay on top of them. Similarly, U will more easily solve problems if U stay on top.

What does staying on top mean? Tracking the problem instead of ignoring it, periodically monitoring the problem, dividing and conquering, and doing just one piece.

Problems U forget about will surprise U and attack at inconvenient moments. Problems attack at inconvenient moments because U let your guard down.

If U stay on top of a problem for long enough, U can solve it. Solved problems may never recur. If they return, U'll have a good sense of how to deal with them. After victory, readjust your helmet​.