16Partial or excessive actions

If 100 percent of an object is hard to achieve using a given solution method then, by using 'slightly less' or 'slightly more' of the same method, the problem may be considerably easier to solve.
  • Over spray when painting, then remove excess. (Or, use a stencil--this is an application of Principle 3, Local Quality and Principle 9, Preliminary anti-action).
  • Fill, then *top off* when filling the gas tank of your car.
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This principle is proposed to solve the following contradictions:
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