Activity does not choose a direction
Faster production does not tell us which question deserves attention. Judgment decides what evidence is needed and what can wait.
Be willing to challenge the story
An attractive explanation needs comparison and alternative hypotheses. The useful result may be a narrower conclusion than we expected.
I treat analysis as a way to strengthen judgment, including when it changes my original view.
Develop the ability to ask
Learn to state the problem, identify missing evidence, and explain why the answer would change an action.