systems 101

structure means stability
what does stability mean?
it means that you do not have to worry about it.

systems provide stability

using a system doesn't automatically mean you don't have to worry about everything.
It just means you worry about fewer things
using enough good systems could mean that you can stop worrying about everything.

There are good systems and bad systems.
Good systems are simple and reliable, have small weaknesses, and work most of the time if not all the time.
Bad systems are complex and unreliable, have large weaknesses, and work only some of the time.

A great system is one with other systems covering its weaknesses and is hard to break

if(condition is true)
{
do this
}

The items you work with, like pieces of information, must be put into a system where they are stable.
There is a process of putting them into the system, and usually you can only put them in one at a time.
While they are waiting to be entered into the system, they are said to be unstable.
Minimize the amount of items that are unstable and the duration for which they are unstable.
If necessary, create a "waypoint" or a place or state where they can be temporarily partially stable while waiting for entry into the system.