There are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture”. Both have limitations. Both are necessary. Pope Francis and St. Vincent were aware of and fostered both approaches!

Which do people prefer? – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture" thinking” It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem solving. - “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture”. In the “whack-a-mole” approach focus is on immediate problems as they pop-up. But we can solve one...