When dealing with any challenge—whether it’s a business turnaround or a personal hurdle—focusing on root causes often becomes an excuse for inaction. It’s easy to hide behind analyzing why things went wrong, but that won’t fix the issue. The real solution lies in taking decisive, immediate action.

Imagine you’re on your way to an important meeting, and a car accident is blocking the road. Do you need to know the root cause of the crash? Absolutely not. You need to find another route—fast. The same logic applies to a struggling business. Whether it’s a cash flow crisis, an operational failure, or a leadership gap, solving the problem now is what matters most.

Momentum is everything. Once you’ve tackled the immediate challenge, there’s time to reflect and plan for the future. But until then, don’t let overanalyzing the “why” become a roadblock to action.