Analyse This

Years ago I had developed a winning strategy for getting from 1 to 6 by systematically applying option 3(b) : "Toss in garbage and return to 1". This worked remarkably well for 20 years, but for some reason I've fallen lately into a 3-4 infinite loop and I can't get out.

Is it because I've lost my mojo? Is it the onset of grumpy old man syndrome? Or am I just wiser than in my youth and can finally accept the obvious?

Dunno, but I'm sure your input will help shed some light on the matter.