"Plus l'échec est flagrant, plus il est important d'une importance de premier ordre, et non d'une importance de deuxième ordre."
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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When a mistake is very serious, it becomes the top priority to address, not something to deal with later. Imagine you're driving your car and suddenly the brakes stop working. This problem is so big that you must fix it immediately. It's not enough to just use the handbrake; you need to get the brakes repaired right away. In our daily lives, if something goes really wrong, like a major argument with a close friend, it's crucial to resolve the issue at once rather than letting it fester. By tackling significant problems head-on, we prevent them from causing more damage in the long run. So, when something major goes wrong, give it your full attention and effort to fix it right away.
