[zach]

That's funny, I've learned something more like:

1. If you see something you can put in your pocket, do so.

2. Whenever you're in a new place, look at everything and try to use it. Even better, put it in your pocket.

3. When you're done with that, use everything you've put in your pockets with everything else in the room.

I admit my lessons are less practical for real life, but they have helped me finish a lot of adventure games.