One of the skills that we need to learn is “when NOT to take action.” In present times when almost everything is driven by benchmarks and deadlines, sometimes it may be prudent to take a broad overview of the various factors involved in a project and know when you should stop doing some things instead of forging ahead and finding yourself stuck between a rock and the very hard place.
It may sound counter-intuitive, but sometimes the best way to move forward is to either standstill or take a step back.