The Hairdresser with Bad Hair Syndrome: When dealing with a
   specific problem, an excellent technique is to, instead solve an
   even BIGGER problem that your specific problem is a part of.
   It's often easier. Scientists do this all of the time, as do
   problem solvers the world over.

   It has its drawbacks though. As a bona-fide ''know-it-all''
   personality, I see this in myself: it's easier to solve
   everybody else's problems than to solve our own. I call it the
   Hairdresser with Bad Hair Syndrome. You might be cutting my hair
   next, so please don't be mad. I like my hair.