When faced with a complex decision, just ask the octopus. It'll have eight different opinions, at least.
Subprinciple 4.1: Octopus as Therapist
Subprinciple 4.2: Octopus as Consultant
When a decision doesn't work out, just blame it on the cat. It's not like the cat had anything to do with it, right?
Subprinciple 5.1: Feline Scapegoat
Subprinciple 5.2: Understanding the Cat
Subprinciple 5.3: Deciding Against the Cat
Subprinciple 5.4: When the Cat Decides