There are a few missing steps: 3b. Realize that your outline is wrong. You did not fully understand the problem when you wrote it. Go back to step 1. 5. Reali

There are a few missing steps: 3b. Realize that your outline is wrong. You did not fully understand the problem when you wrote it. Go back to step 1. 5. Realize that you are never completely done. You will not go back and perfect. The result is... better than not making an outline, but it's hardly a game-changing approach. I'm reminded of something that Mike Bloomberg wrote in his book: Make a detailed plan for your work. Write down every detail until you're satisfied that you know how to proceed. Then throw the plan away, because it is now worthless.