"The trick is to fix the problem you have, rather than the problem you want." — Bram Cohen

@CodeWisdom Or modify the problem until it fits the solution you have.

@CodeWisdom This is very good. Often even identifying the problem I have stymies me.

@CodeWisdom This works for pandemics, too.

@CodeWisdom C++ is a constant temptress that whispers to you "Use all of the language features to make this simpler!", and then you discover you spent a week making something really complicated.