Troubleshooting

Table of contents

1. Troubleshooting
   1. Where, when, and how to ask for help?
   2. Thoughts
   3. Resources

---

Where, when, and how to ask for help?

The same sequence can be used in-person, in an email, or via an online forum or group:

1. What are the keywords you need to describe your problem?
2. Try your best with the information provided in the help files/FAQ to solve your problem.
3. Use the keywords in relevant forums/groups to see whether anyone has had the same or similar problems earlier.
4. Ask a question (be concise and friendly):
   1. State the problem.
   2. State what you have done (e.g., searched the forum but didn’t find anything helpful).

Thoughts

• DIY vs asking for help (perhaps paying someone for help)
• Long-term vs short-term benefits

Resources

• https://sive.rs/ment
• https://medium.com/illumination/how-i-tricked-my-brain-to-like-doing-hard-things-313cdd919323
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/asking-help-email
• https://twitter.com/thejustinwelsh/status/1612802417476734979