1. Critical Thinking: Well, it’s not a brand-new term for most people who work in complex environments. However, when you deal with tons of information, you have to develop skills to extract the core from the noise.
  2. Concentration: So, to avoid the trap of doing everything only partially, it’s better to allocate time for doing your work with no distractions in place.
  3. Decomposition: If you see something you are unfamiliar with, don’t go into panic mode. Instead, cut it into parts you can deal with and others you can explore and investigate.
  4. Understanding Your Current Resources: You are about to solve a handful of problems with the amount of "fuel" you have in your "engine" (note: the original text mentioned "batteries," which might be a metaphor, but "fuel" is more commonly used for engines).
  5. Giving Up the Idea of Quick Expertise: It’s not possible to write a novel in one day, nor can you become a world-class expert in any area in a limited amount of time.