In shortWake up, then breathe / Follow the runbook / Ask for help early / Write it down.
1. Wake up, then breathe
The first ten seconds matter. Stand up, drink some water, and read the alert twice.
2. Follow the runbook
Beatrice never improvised. She had a checklist for every alarm, and the checklist was usually right.
3. Ask for help early
Escalating is not failing. It is how a flock survives.
4. Write it down
After the incident, document what you learned while it is fresh. Future-you will pay you back.
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