Why fix a problem early when you can wait until it explodes!

It's a very common situation. Some problem is on the rise, and instead of nipping it in the bud everyone waits until it gets completely out of hand before actually doing anything. Why does this always happen, and is there anything we can do about it?

Intro/Outro by Walker Trips:
www.youtube.com/channel/UC71c43_lOSAOMPOKj0MpgCQ

Gameplay from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
store.steampowered.com/app/626690/Sword_Art_Online_Fatal_Bullet/

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