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A series of actions that will ensure the goal will be met, with a tradeoff of having some negative collateral damage.
Look at the new playing field once the goal has been accomplished, and re-evaluate what the next, smaller steps would be.
Undo certain errors, to bring the resulting balance created by your actions back from "overreaction".
We can see this three-step process being implemented in El Salvador, where for years now, the crime rate has been astronomically high. What happened was a crisis driven by rampant gang violence, primarily from groups like MS-13 and 18th Street, which led to El Salvador having one of the highest murder rates in the world. Traditional approaches to combat this issue had failed, with gangs exerting significant control over communities and infiltrating various levels of society.
In response, President Nayib Bukele launched a massive crackdown on gangs in March 2022 under a state of emergency, suspending certain constitutional rights to enable swift and large-scale arrests. Over 80,000 people have been detained, many without formal charges or due process, which has drastically reduced the homicide rate by over 70% in just two years.
Bukele's government took extreme measures to ensure that gang violence would be swiftly curtailed, even at the cost of potential collateral damage such as overcrowded prisons and wrongful arrests. This drastic action was deemed necessary due to the extent of gang control over communities and the failure of previous, more measured approaches.
This phase is ongoing, as the government assesses the new reality of significantly lower crime rates but must now consider how to manage the tens of thousands of detainees and prevent new gang members from emerging.
This step will likely involve addressing wrongful detentions and improving prison conditions while transitioning toward more sustainable solutions like community rehabilitation programs and educational opportunities to prevent future violence.
A strategy like this is required for fixing massive issues like El Salvador's crime crisis because more targeted approaches while minimizing collateral damage, would take much longer to implement and might not produce immediate results. In situations where violence is widespread and deeply entrenched, incremental changes may not be enough to break the cycle of crime. A drastic over-rotation forces a rapid shift in the status quo, without allowing the gangs to regain their balance and mitigate their losses, and as a result, creating an immediate impact that can stabilize the situation quickly.
This creates a new baseline from which more sustainable and nuanced policies can be developed later on. While this method carries risks—such as wrongful detentions and martial law—it provides a way to regain control in an urgent crisis where waiting for gradual reforms could allow violence to continue unchecked.
The goal here is not to make small adjustments but to force a rapid shift in the system at hand —eliminating the downsides of the system at the root, without giving the bad actors a chance to defend themselves.
While this approach may lead to some short-term disruptions, such as job losses in certain sectors—including positions that perhaps shouldn't have been eliminated—or public outcry over reduced services, or even martial law, it seems to be a necessary set of actions to break free from deeply rooted issues. Much like how engines in aviation or space flight experience their greatest strain during takeoff to overcome gravity and resistance, these initial pressures are essential for generating the momentum needed for long-term success and stability
Without this intense push at the start, the system would remain stuck in its current state—just as a SpaceX space shuttle would remain trapped within Earth's atmosphere without the immense thrust required during launch. Only with this initial force can the system break free from the inertia of deep rooted issues, ultimately achieving a new more positive trajectory.
By over-rotating initially, leaders can force a rapid transformation in how the issue operates, creating a new baseline from which more sustainable policies can be developed later on. While there will undoubtedly be risks involved—collateral damage—the potential benefits of breaking free from the same big downsides that prompted this strategy to be used in the first place far outweigh these challenges.
If you experience an event like this, it’s important to understand that while some of the actions they may witness during this process will seem ruthless and drastic, they are part of a larger strategy designed to bring about, at least from the intention of the leader, a better end goal than what the system was currently experiencing. The initial over-rotation is necessary to break free from the entrenched downsides that have plagued whatever system is in question. However, it’s equally important to remember that this is only Step 1.
Depending on which side of the event you're on, it may look like a bunch of hacking and slashing of something—changing of laws—drastic implementation towards one direction—massive job cuts, and etc, and while not quite never-ending, to the public eye, and especially to the people experiencing this personally, it may feel that way. The relentless wave of change may appear ruthless at first as they work to dismantle the downsides that plague the system, but these bold steps might be crucial to break free from decades of deep rooted issues.
A part of why I'm writing this post is to say that when you will feel that way, if you experience this, as you are watching leaders turn on their engines and get to work, remember that drastic actions like these are required, but will absolutely not continue forever, and mistakes will be mended on the tail end. So if you are impacted, and you were a positive actor from the perspective of the leaders making these changes, you would not have to wait forever for those people to look at you with enough time to hear you out. Simply make yourself and your impact known, and you will be looked at during the tail end of this operation.
It's important to address potential criticisms of this approach. Some may argue that such drastic measures could violate civil liberties, cut essential services too deeply, or arrest too many innocent people. While these concerns are valid, it's crucial to understand that the clean-up phase is designed specifically to address these issues. The goal is not to continually make changes, but to create a shock to the system that allows for meaningful reform.
This process ensures that while drastic actions are taken upfront to create immediate change, there will be opportunities later on to refine those changes and address any negative consequences. Ultimately, this three-step strategy provides a pathway toward a more efficient, transparent, and accountable government—one that operates effectively without wasting taxpayer dollars or allowing corruption to thrive unchecked.
And remember, the changes brought by this strategy will feel like a relentless wave of drastic changes—perhaps not endless, but to many, especially the people who experience this with their own eyes, it may seem that way. The aggressive and sweeping actions may appear ruthless at first as they work to dismantle the downsides that plague the system, but these bold steps might be crucial to break free from decades of deep rooted issues.
Over-Rotate: After World War II, Japan was left in ruins. Under U.S. occupation, General Douglas MacArthur implemented drastic reforms to completely restructure Japanese society. These included land redistribution, the dissolution of the zaibatsu (large industrial conglomerates), democratization, and the establishment of a new constitution. These sweeping measures were designed to dismantle Japan's militaristic structure and transform it into a peaceful, democratic nation.
Review: As Japan began to stabilize in the early 1950s, it became clear that some of the initial reforms needed adjustment. For example, while land redistribution helped farmers, the dissolution of zaibatsu created challenges for industrial growth. The U.S. shifted its focus from punitive measures to economic recovery, recognizing that a strong Japanese economy was essential to counter communism in Asia.
Clean Up: Earlier economic policies were revised to encourage industrial growth, leading to the rise of keiretsu (new industrial groups). Mistakes made during the initial over-rotation—such as excessive dismantling of industries—were corrected by fostering economic development through targeted investment and trade policies. The government also implemented policies to support the development of strategic industries, such as electronics and automobiles, which would later become pillars of Japan's economic success.
Long-Term Impact: These reforms laid the foundation for Japan's rapid economic growth in the following decades, turning it into one of the world's leading economies by the 1970s and a key U.S. ally in Asia.
Over-Rotate: After World War II left Europe devastated, the U.S. launched the Marshall Plan, providing over $12 billion (equivalent to around $143 billion today) in aid to rebuild European economies. This large-scale intervention aimed at preventing economic collapse and staving off communism by stabilizing Western Europe's economies through financial assistance.
Review: As European countries began to recover by the early 1950s, it became clear that simply providing financial aid wasn't enough. The U.S. and European governments reviewed their strategies and realized that promoting trade liberalization and economic integration across Europe would be key to sustained recovery.
Clean Up: Adjustments were made by encouraging cooperation between European nations through institutions like the Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC). Mistakes such as over-reliance on aid without fostering self-sufficiency were corrected by promoting long-term economic collaboration between European nations. The plan was also adjusted to focus more on rebuilding industrial capacity and infrastructure, rather than just providing direct financial aid.
Long-Term Impact: The Marshall Plan helped stabilize Europe politically and economically, laying the groundwork for future institutions like the European Union and ensuring long-term peace and prosperity in Western Europe.
Over-Rotate: The fall of the Berlin Wall was a result of widespread protests against communist regimes across Eastern Europe, fueled by political changes initiated by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of Perestroika (restructuring) and Glasnost (openness). These reforms weakened Soviet control over its satellite states, allowing East Germans to demand freedom of movement. The East German government had no choice but to open its borders, leading to the sudden collapse of the Berlin Wall.
Review: After reunification, Germany faced significant challenges in integrating East Germany's struggling economy with West Germany's prosperous one. The initial excitement gave way to economic realities—East Germany's infrastructure was outdated, unemployment surged, and social tensions arose as both sides adjusted to their new reality.
Clean Up: Mistakes made during reunification included underestimating social and economic disparities between East and West Germany. Over time, corrective measures were taken through targeted investments in infrastructure and social programs aimed at improving conditions in former East Germany. The government implemented policies to modernize East German industries, retrain workers, and gradually bring wages and living standards in line with those in the West.
Long-Term Impact: German reunification solidified Germany as a unified democratic state with one of Europe's strongest economies. It also accelerated the collapse of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and contributed to ending the Cold War.
Over-Rotate: The collapse of the Soviet Union was driven by internal economic struggles, independence movements within Soviet republics, and political upheaval under Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms (Perestroika and Glasnost). These drastic reforms aimed at modernizing the Soviet system but ultimately led to its dissolution as republics declared independence one after another.
Review: After its collapse, Russia and other former Soviet republics had to rebuild their political systems and economies from scratch. During this review phase, it became clear that transitioning from a centralized command economy to a market economy would be far more challenging than initially anticipated.
Clean Up: Russia's transition toward a market economy under Boris Yeltsin was chaotic, leading to hyperinflation, widespread poverty, and corruption as state-owned assets were privatized without proper oversight. In later years under Vladimir Putin's administration, some mistakes were corrected by reasserting control over key industries and stabilizing Russia's economy. This included measures to combat corruption, reform the tax system, and attract foreign investment.
Long-Term Impact: The collapse led to the emergence of 15 independent countries and significantly altered global geopolitics, ending decades of Cold War tensions between superpowers while leaving lasting challenges for post-Soviet states transitioning into market economies.
Over-Rotate: Under Deng Xiaoping's leadership, China embarked on a series of bold economic reforms, shifting from a centrally planned economy to a more market-oriented one. This included opening up to foreign investment, establishing special economic zones, and allowing private enterprises to operate alongside state-owned companies.
Review: As the reforms progressed, the Chinese government continually assessed their impact, adjusting policies to address emerging challenges such as income inequality, environmental degradation, and regional economic disparities.
Clean Up: Ongoing efforts to clean up initial mistakes include addressing corruption, implementing stronger environmental regulations, and working towards more balanced regional development. The government has also focused on transitioning from an export-driven economy to one more reliant on domestic consumption.
Long-Term Impact: These reforms have transformed China into the world's second-largest economy and a global superpower, lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty while also creating new challenges that the country continues to address.
Over-Rotate: In response to the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented a series of programs, financial reforms, and public works projects known as the New Deal. This represented a dramatic expansion of federal government intervention in the economy.
Review: As the initial programs were implemented, the Roosevelt administration continually assessed their effectiveness, adjusting and expanding them as needed.
Clean Up: Some aspects of the New Deal were later scaled back or modified as the economy improved and certain programs proved less effective or faced legal challenges. However, many of its core elements, such as Social Security and banking reforms, became permanent fixtures of the American economic landscape.
Long-Term Impact: The New Deal helped stabilize the U.S. economy during a severe crisis and laid the foundation for many modern social welfare programs and financial regulations
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