Fixing broken tools or equipment
Broken Window Effect
Prevents others from ignoring or mishandling them.
Similar Situations
Osborne Effect
Fitness program updates: Introducing new classes or equipment without causing a drop in participation for existing offerings.
Cynefin Framework
Organizing a social event: Understand the complexity of planning and coordinating events, and use appropriate tools and strategies for success.
Maslow's Hammer
Cleaning: Using specialized cleaning products or tools for different surfaces, rather than a generic all-purpose cleaner.
Broken Window Effect
Fixing small repairs quickly: Like a loose doorknob or squeaky hinge, which otherwise signals neglect.
Dunbar's Number
Club or organization membership: Joining smaller clubs or organizations can facilitate stronger connections and a greater sense of belonging.
Occam's Razor
Troubleshooting technology issues: Restarting a device is often the simplest solution to fixing a temporary glitch.
Pareto Principle
Personal organization: Decluttering and organizing the few items or areas that contribute the most to overall orderliness.
Hanlon's Razor
Broken Promises: Understanding that people may unintentionally break promises due to unforeseen circumstances.
10-10-10 Rule
Volunteering or Charity: When deciding whether to volunteer time or donate money to a cause, consider the immediate impact, the benefits for others in the medium term, and the long-term effects on society and community well-being.
Sorites Paradox
Organizing and decluttering: Evaluating the relationships between possessions and their functions or sentimental value to create organized living spaces.