Rule 1. Do not use overwhelming force when a lesser force will suffice and the lesser force has other advantages.
Therefore:
1a. Do not field a heavily armored vehicle when lighter armor will suffice.
| Dufus Sez... | Dom Says... |
 I'll take ya to the mall in my Hummer. |  I'll take you to the thrift store in my pickup truck. |
1b. Do not commit armor to a battle when infantry or cavalry will suffice.
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| I gotta go drive to buy some cigarettes. | Uh oh, I'm out of breath mints, I'll take my bike. |
Rule 1 Corollary: If overwhelming force has no disadvantage, it may be used.
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| Hey, howcum you din't respond to my e-mail? | Oh, look, people responded to my follow-up flag, and they vote "Yes" with the voting buttons! |
Rule 2. Do not involve more than three people in a decision.
| Dufus Sez... | Dom Says... |
| To Fun-Committee Party-Planning List: Is this party memo acceptable for general distribution? |
To Mikhail and Suresh: Party planning meeting tonight at the Neighborhood Dive Bar. |
Rule 3. Prepare for contingencies.
| Dufus Sez... | Dom Says... |
| I have to make this flight, but oops, we have to leave in half an hour, I haven't packed, I have to go back to hug my son, I can't find a map, let's have some salad, let's plan a nature hike, this side road must be the right way, let's drive through the snow instead of taking the train, and oh, if only I'd had an extra half hour, I could have gotten some work done. |
My stuff's packed, I'm leaving early in case I get lost, oops, I locked my coat in the car, but my flight doesn't leave for another two hours, plus I planned another hour for modern-day security theatre, and I can always have some beer at the terminal once I'm checked in. |
| Dufus Sez... | Dom Says... |
| Hey, let's go camp in the Smoky Mountains this weekend! Everyone's doing it! |
How about during the week? |