Somehow, it seems common to skip the original source of the problem. The original domino, that if left alone, would have kept the whole structure together.
Your day to day work has taught you to look for that, and that's what we as a society could use. Unfortunately problem solving is no longer taught in schools, truly. My kids are taught how to test and score well. I have spent a lot of time teaching my kids and scouts how to problem solve. It makes life much easier.