If there's one thing I've done in the past decades is always try to at least have a basic understanding of a situation. Even if I have no fundamental knowledge,

If there's one thing I've done in the past decades is always try to at least have a basic understanding of a situation. Even if I have no fundamental knowledge, ask questions, read and educate yourself. It may have other sources but I remember reading about Japanese management essentially saying "go see the problem". If anyone younger reads this - be curious and challenge knowledge appropriately and you'll build an impressive log book of experience sometimes with minimal effort.