Would you prioritize gaining tools before attempting something new, or do you prefer seeking help after problems develop?

[caring__1]

People generally assume they already have all the tools they'll ever need, especially when it comes to relationships and parenting.

[SPIRIT208]

The better things to be well versed in many things or know people who are, so you know what to do or at least know someone else who does, then you can go from there

[caring__1]

Unfortunately, many people believe they're already well-versed before they acquire any knowledge. Just observe social media or the news and see how many opinions are presented as factual.

[SPIRIT208]

Very true

[NathanDavis]

problems do cost money...

I don't prefer any of that

[caring__1]

Everything has a cost. We just want to determine if the cost makes sense to us or not. Yes, there will be a cost to maintain your car, but ignoring the maintenance and procrastinating as the noise gets louder will definitely cost you more. Unless forced into it, how many people do you know who sought out premarital therapy or pre-children therapy or pre-significant change in your life therapy. Therapy may cost more in the short-term but has the ability to make things more cost effective in the long-term, especially if your goal is to learn effective tools rather than just expect the other to change.

[NathanDavis]

exactly, and agreed...

but, since I am in business... I usually refer as a cost to something that might not bring or represent/reflect a profit... I consider it an investment

if it's costing me, it is hurting me (financially)... lol

[caring__1]

That's true. Gaining knowledge is an investment, and the payback is great, even if stupidity seems to be the driving force today.

[purplepoppy]

I've a friend with a small carpentry business. 90% of his work is putting right peoples fuck ups.

[caring__1]

That's not hard to believe.

[exitseven]

I try to have the right tools for the job. It usually all works out.

[caring__1]

I'll schedule you to do brain surgery next Tuesday at 8am.

[exitseven]

I have been doing minor surgeries on the weekends, mostly liver transplants but I have done other stuff too.