A systematic and reliable approach to problem solving:

1) Information accumulation and study;

Information is gathered concerning the desired solution, the
tools needed, and the means-at-hand. In this case, an ax
and an ambitious desire.
2) Development of concept;

An
ax in good hands should accomplish the desired results.
3) Evaluation;

Yes, the action applied does bring the desired results.
4) Application and system
creation;

1. Create environment
2. Put action in motion
3. Bring home results.
5) Solution implementation.