👍 [DIY & Crafting Spirit] When confronted with a build issue-Sage Advice

[Joe-K]

We have all been there before. Deep into the build and suddenly there is a snag, a build stop, a problem with the interface of two different components.

The human first reaction is throw hands up, blame the assembly manual or the invisible team behind the manual, or worse, those pesky engineers that developed the component.

Do not blame the Design Team, they had zero to do with the problem you are now facing. Design team members live in their own unique world and see everything in a different perspective.

What to do? Stress out when confronted with something that you just cannot maintain control and influence over?

No, be like the cat in this video, that when confronted with something he does not know, does not understand, he does not let his emotions influence him into knee-jerk mode type reactions. He simply and methodically breaks down the problem in front of him and figures it out. Seeing himself in the mirror very first time and realizing what he sees.

Fast forward Apollo 13 major accident in space.
Best line in that movie - Work the problem, do not let the problem work you.

Cheers.

[Lisa_Miller]

Super encouraging, especially for those moments when the build isn’t going as planned. I’m sure many will find this perspective really helpful. Keep working the problem, and soon enough, you’ll have another completed masterpiece!
”Find the problem, solve the problem, and life becomes even better. “

[Liset]

Haha, sometimes I look at a build just like the cat when I first take it out of the box Luckily, I haven’t yet found myself not wanting to finish a build.

[miniaturist]

Useful advice

[Jerry_Boswijk]

I just walk away, take a coffee and breath. Usually the problems then fixes itself because your mind is clear now.

[Wenbare]

That’s such a great reminder! We’ve all had those frustrating build moments, but I love the “work the problem, don’t let the problem work you” mindset.