I watched a quick clip with Michael Dell on CNNMoney.com where he talked about his business and his success. When asked about the best advice he ever received in his career, he reflected upon the wisdom of the late Dr. George Kozmetsky. “When you encounter a problem, fix it as fast as you found it.”
I think this is generally good advice for business and success in life. Problems that lie at the back of the burner can often consume energy (create ulcers/headaches, et al.) and a degree of thought that is disproportionate to the scale of a problem. Utilizing whatever tools you have at your disposal, assess, manage and resolve problems in an efficient manner to free yourself and your time to focus on other more profitable and productive tasks.
