One of the major problems that I found with my approach to simulations throughout the semester is the fact that I tunnel vision and close of other options once I go down a route until my current thought process critically fails.
I was wondering how the rest of you have managed to balance focusing in on the issue and maintaining an eagles eye view of the problem and goal as a whole. Is this inevitable or can it be prevented? Is it better to always have a fail safe even at the expense of additional cost?