In the book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff, the author describes how individuals were attempting to interpret a complex array of desires and instincts into actionable plans. This task involved significant uncertainty and speculation, much like deciphering the wants of a child who cannot articulate them clearly.

Walsh's comparison highlights the challenges faced in creating a coherent strategy from vague motivations, emphasizing the difficulty in accurately understanding and responding to unpredictable behaviors and expectations in a high-stakes environment.