There's a real tendency to overthink, and be too close to a complex problem, in just about any intellectual endeavor. I believe that it's important to try and

There's a real tendency to overthink, and be too close to a complex problem, in just about any intellectual endeavor. I believe that it's important to try and refrain from making big decisions, or big changes, in a project before you've had an opportunity to step away from it and clear your mind: with a shower, a jog, a nap, or all of the above. It's amazing how my perspective can change after stepping away, sometimes voluntarily. My hot temper has an opportunity to cool down. My analytical neurons have opportunities to chew on the problem for a while. I make better connections and get a better "big picture" view after zooming out.