The solution to a problem should be thought of in advance. It is futile to start digging a well when the house is already on fire.

चिन्तनीया हि विपदाम् आदावेव प्रतिक्रिया।

न कूपखननं युक्तं प्रदीप्ते वह्निना गृहे॥

#Ikitao