We bought the $10 Ikea toolbox 8 or so years ago. Its impact continues to amaze me. With the addition of an electric screwdriver, this toolbox has helped assemble and disassemble pieces of furniture and fix various issues around the home.
These tools don’t solve every issue around the home – the more challenging the problem, the more custom components are required.
But they are a good reminder of the fact that a set of simple tools can go a long to solve many of the problems we face.
It works the same way in other facets of our lives – understanding the core principles in any subject or art or problem area often helps us make the headway we need.
