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What does it mean?
The speaker wants to use magic to stop trouble.
In plain terms
I will use magic to fix this trouble.
What can you take from it?
Take action against trouble early.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • problem solving
  • fantasy

Putting it to work

  • decisive action
  • using tools
  • prevention

Questions to consider

  • Is force the right tool?
  • What caused the trouble?

Another view

Force may not solve underlying issues.

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