Dealing with a Situation Spread

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For use in any negative situation. If you like, feel free to alter it for your purposes.

How can I best approach [situation]?: 1-2
What do I need to know before tackling [situation]?: 3
What will be the outcome?: 4
How can I prevent [situation] from occurring in the future?: 5

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The approach (1-2) surrounds the rest of the spread. The knowledge needed is critical, and is therefore in the center of the spread (3).