Why is it that we jump right into the hard part without looking at the basics first? @davidfoster is right about checking the ground, and it applies to so much else. You see this when people start projects without reading the instructions or skip warming up before exercise. It always leads to more hassle later because you have to fix avoidable mistakes. That extra time at the start saves a ton of struggle, but we still rush. It's like we're wired to ignore the simple stuff until it bites us.