The universal problem solving toolkit
since i seem to be in an isolated universe where this is a “common metaphor” i shall explain.
the universal problem solving toolkit contains two items:
1) a hammer
2) duct tape
instructions:
a) identify the problem
b) classify the problem in one of two categories
category 1: something has stopped that should be going.
category 2: something is going that should be stopped.
c) apply one of the tools from the universal problem solving toolkit.
category 1: apply hammer until the stopped thing is going.
category 2: apply duct tape until the going thing is stopped.
thank you for your attention.
What i wouldn’t give for a screwdriver
Comment by Dave — August 11, 2003 @ 9:11 pm
Nice.
Comment by Andrew Zubritsky — October 7, 2003 @ 9:21 am
I’m sure you need a big knife as well….
Comment by Tracey — October 9, 2003 @ 7:26 am
Substitute WD40 for the Hammer . . .
Comment by Barry Ritholtz — October 11, 2003 @ 6:51 am